Bachelor of Criminology
Social sciences, journalism and information
Create innovative solutions to social issues and build a safer community with La Trobe's Bachelor of Criminology. Understand crime in its broader social context and how our responses are shaped by gender, race, power and money. Address real-world problems while gaining a deeper understanding of issues such as family violence, international crime, youth justice, imprisonment and deaths in custody. By studying La Trobe's Bachelor of Criminology, you will: investigate the complex causes of crime, p
Official- Duration
- 3 years
- Online
- Qualification
- Bachelor Degree
- AQF 7
- Campus
- Bundoora
- VIC · +3 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 089314B
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Course overview
Create innovative solutions to social issues and build a safer community with La Trobe's Bachelor of Criminology. Understand crime in its broader social context and how our responses are shaped by gender, race, power and money. Address real-world problems while gaining a deeper understanding of issues such as family violence, international crime, youth justice, imprisonment and deaths in custody. By studying La Trobe's Bachelor of Criminology, you will: investigate the complex causes of crime, principles of crime prevention and policy, and how social factors intersect with our criminal justice system explore the role of courts, police, prisons and how deviance and crime are understood by different parts of society learn how to critically analyse the Australian legal system in its historical, ethical, economic and social context understand international crimes like genocide and crimes against humanity, and how they differ from domestic crimes enhance your graduate job potential by undertaking electives in case management or an industry internship, including on-the-job opportunities at organisations like the Victims of Crime Tribunal have the flexibility to study online, on campus or a mix of both build the foundations to transfer with credit into our Bachelor of Laws (Honours) or our range of double law degrees.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 English prerequisite (20) - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.; Recent secondary education - UAC prerequisite: Year 12 subject prerequisite - One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 3), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 4).; Non Year 12 - Vocational Education & Training: VET prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.; Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: HE prerequisites - Course specific requirements - To be eligible for an offer of admission into the Bachelor of Criminology at La Trobe University, an applicant must: ; Meet the stated criteria for Year 12 or Non Year 12 admission, OR ; Successful completion of two of the following four Open Access Pathway subjects: ; LST1LOJ
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 English prerequisite (20) - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.; Recent secondary education - UAC prerequisite: Year 12 subject prerequisite - One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 3), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 4).; Non Year 12 - Vocational Education & Training: VET prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.; Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: HE prerequisites - Course specific requirements - To be eligible for an offer of admission into the Bachelor of Criminology at La Trobe University, an applicant must: ; Meet the stated criteria for Year 12 or Non Year 12 admission, OR ; Successful completion of two of the following four Open Access Pathway subjects: ; LST1LOJ
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Bendigo | — | — | $37,200per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
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