Understand why crimes are committed and how they impact society with a Bachelor of Social Science: Criminology at Swinburne Online.
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About
With a strong focus on psychology, law and society, this Bachelor of Social Science: Criminology at Swinburne Online gives you an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those affected by crime.
By examining the motivations behind criminal activity, you will learn how to analyse trends, formulate policies and create systems to help prevent it. And when you graduate, you’ll have the skills to work in all corners of the justice system, from victim support to corrections programs.
Career opportunities
- Community Development Officer
Foster social change and improve the quality of life within communities.
- Policy and Project Officer
Lead specialist project activities and manage the development of policies.
- Corrections Officer
Monitor and supervise offenders, and help integrate them back into the community.
- Immigration Officer
Work to maintain effective immigration control based on the country’s immigration laws.
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- Programme intensity
You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.
Full-time- Full-time duration 36 months
- Duration description 3 years full time or equivalent part time
- Credits 24 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode Online
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Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Learning and Communicating Online
- Criminology: Theory and Practice
- Policing: Systems and Practice
- Capstone Unit: Advanced Topics in Criminology
- Corrections: Systems and Practice
- Introduction to Forensic Psychology
- Australian Politics
- Conflict Resolution
- Introduction to Research Methods
- Sociological Foundations
English Language Requirements
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6The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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79The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.
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General Requirements
- Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees). Additional performance criteria and prerequisite requirements may also apply.
- Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.
Getting a Student Visa
This is an online programme. You can attend from the comfort of your chair! So you don't need a student visa!
Tuition Fee
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International Applies to you
19176 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 57540 AUD for the full programme and a duration of 36 months. -
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6564 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 19698 AUD for the full programme and a duration of 36 months.
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Funding
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