Deakin University
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Australia's most established criminology degree that combines theoretical knowledge with practical work-integrated learning. Perfect for students passionate about criminal justice reform and understanding crime prevention, this program prepares you for diverse careers in law enforcement, corrections, policy, and criminal justice.
Students should have completed secondary education or equivalent qualifications. No specific prior criminology knowledge is required. The Associate Degree of Arts (A250) is available as a guaranteed entry pathway for students who don't quite meet standard entry requirements and provides credit towards the first year of study. Reasonable adjustments to participation requirements are available for students with disabilities.
Core criminology units include Introducing Crime and Criminology, Introducing Crime and Criminal Justice, Issues in Criminal Justice, Explaining Crime, International and Comparative Criminal Justice, and Criminology Research. Elective criminology units cover Crime Victims and Justice, Crime Media and Justice, Crime Prevention and Security, Inequality Power and Justice, Careers in Criminology, Digital Criminology Technologies of Crime and Control, Crime Terrorism and Security, and Organised Crime. Students also complete 12 credit points of open electives, with up to 8 credit points available from outside the Faculty of Arts and Education. The curriculum includes mandatory academic integrity training and encourages completion of major sequences in complementary disciplines.
Deakin University is the #1 Victorian university for graduate employment. The Bachelor of Criminology is Australia's most established program in this field, developed in partnership with leading industry bodies including Victoria Police and the Department of Justice. The university offers flexible study options including full-time, part-time, on-campus, and 100% online delivery, with the trimester system allowing students to fast-track completion in two years. Work-integrated learning opportunities provide real-world experience, and students can pair this degree with another program to create unique combinations valued by employers.
Graduates pursue diverse careers in the criminal justice system and related fields. Career opportunities include corrections officers, crime prevention advisers, crime researchers and analysts, crime trends analysts, criminologists, federal and state police officers (with further training), forensic psychologists (with further study), intelligence analysts, parole officers, and policy advisers. With Deakin's strong graduate employment record, students are well-positioned for immediate career entry or further specialisation in criminal justice, law enforcement, security, or policy development.
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