Overview

You’ll learn to understand crime data, why crime rates and types vary in different countries and across remote, regional and urban settings. You’ll also learn to evaluate the effectiveness of different crime prevention strategies and policies, as well as develop a knowledge of criminal justice programs in international jurisdictions.

You will engage with debates about the interaction between the criminal justice system and groups in society who are over represented as victims, offenders or both. Consider the influence of factors such as disadvantage, ethnicity, aboriginality, disability, age and gender and the effect of these factors on access to justice.

In this Criminology and Criminal Justice degree from Federation University Australia, students develop the practical skills and knowledge to prepare them for work or further study. Assessments are informed by practical examples of the requirements of industry, practical experience in the field and presentations by those already in the field.

This program also offers foundational research knowledge for students wanting to pursue post graduate studies or who would like to develop their research skills in industry. You can also choose to complete either a second major (8 courses) or two minors (4 courses each) from specified study areas.

Major options: Community and Human Services, Behavioural Studies, Sociology, IT security.
Minor options: Community and Human Services, Behavioural Studies, Sociology, IT security, Writing. Indigenous Studies.

The degree was developed in consultation from students, justice and community based agencies.

Career opportunities

Case management officer
Communications officer
Corrections officer
Court officer
Criminal intelligence analyst
Criminal investigator
Criminologist
Family caseworker
Government officer
Industrial relations officer
Investigation officer
Juvenile caseworker
Law reform campaign officer
Media officer
Police officer
Policy analyst
Policy officer
Political advisor
Private investigator
Project officer
Public relations officer
Welfare officer
Youth worker

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Crime to punishment: processes and institutions

Crime in contemporary contexts

Australian criminal courts in international contexts

Explanations of crime

Crime prevention, reduction and control

Locating crime in urban, regional and rural contexts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-25 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-12-27 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-09 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-17 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Criminology Criminal Justice View 86 other Bachelors in Criminology in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 0100646
Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or overseas equivalent.
Year 12 applicants will be ranked based on their ATAR and ATAR Adjustment Factors – e.g. Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) and Subject Adjustments.

Tuition Fee

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International

26040 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26040 AUD per year during 36 months.
National

16323 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16323 AUD per year during 36 months.

National: Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

Living costs for Ballarat

1260 - 2250 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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