Bachelor of Criminology
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Explore impactful legal and social issues and solve real problems in the community with a Bachelor of Criminology at Victoria University (VU). In this criminology degree, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to critique and understand the causes and politics of crime. You’ll develop an understanding of the roles of police, legal and social welfare organisations within the system. By studying our program based in cutting-edge criminology, you’ll gain a basis of the socio-political and indi
Official- Duration
- 3 years
- Qualification
- Bachelor Degree
- AQF 7
- Campus
- Melbourne
- VIC · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 102415F
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Course overview
Explore impactful legal and social issues and solve real problems in the community with a Bachelor of Criminology at Victoria University (VU). In this criminology degree, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to critique and understand the causes and politics of crime. You’ll develop an understanding of the roles of police, legal and social welfare organisations within the system. By studying our program based in cutting-edge criminology, you’ll gain a basis of the socio-political and individual factors that lead to criminal activity and its complex interactions with the criminal legal system. You'll study areas including: crime and inequality policing and offending digital criminology victimology transnational crime international crime crime prevention corporate crime. You’ll study specialist criminology subjects as well as law subjects to give you a strong foundation. Plus, you’ll apply your learning to case studies and practical scenarios, preparing you for the workforce. As a Bachelor of Criminology graduate, you’ll have a wide-ranging understanding of the complex criminal legal system and the interconnectedness of social welfare, law, correctional institutions, community and policing. Your tertiary education will put you in high demand in this sector, which recognises the need for a more educated workforce.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. Victoria University bachelor entry generally requires a secondary school qualification equivalent to an Australian Year 12 certificate. Each course may set additional academic or selection requirements. 2. Australian-Year-12-equivalent qualification; course-specific requirements; English proficiency.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 60L 18 · R 18 · W 18 · S 18
- PTE AcademicOverall 50L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Victoria University bachelor entry generally requires a secondary school qualification equivalent to an Australian Year 12 certificate. Each course may set additional academic or selection requirements.
Additional entry requirement
Australian-Year-12-equivalent qualification; course-specific requirements; English proficiency.
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 2 | City Campus | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Victoria University City Campus (City Tower) | — | — | $32,689per year | International students |
Where it is taught
Victoria University City Campus (City Tower)
PrimaryVictoria University City Campus, 364-378 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC
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References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.