Overview

Examine the international dimensions of criminal justice, as well as the technological advances impacting the sector, including predicting the commission of crime, detecting and stopping criminal behaviour, and implementing effective and efficient criminal sanctions. Criminal Justice and Criminology is offered at Swinburne University of Technology.

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

describe the nature of criminal activity and evaluate the main causes of crime
systematically review and undertake research to evaluate the consequences of crime on victims and the broader community
reflect critically on diverse experiences and impacts of the criminal justice system and its processes, with a focus on the impacts of the system on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
apply knowledge and skills to compare and analyse Australia’s response to crime with that of other nations
investigate and evaluate proposed solutions to crime
effectively and persuasively communicate with legal and non-legal audiences
analyse information from a variety of sources to investigate and evaluate proposed solutions to crime
evaluate technological and other scientific approaches to reducing crime and dealing with the consequences of crime.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Forensic Psychology
Law
Criminal Law and Process
Criminology
Law and Social Science
Crime and Punishment in the International Context
Psychology
Policing: Systems and Practice
Technological Advances in Dealing with Crime

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-29 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-25 00:00:00 , National

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International: It is strongly advised that you consider applying at least three months in advance of the intake’s start date.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

64

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

300 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Criminology Criminal Justice View 105 other Bachelors in Criminology in Australia

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

64

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50

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

CRICOS: 098002K

Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or equivalent overseas qualification.
VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 20 in any English (except EAL) or 25 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent. For applicants of the 2021 Early Entry Program, a minimum study score of 20 in any English (except EAL).

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

35520 AUD / year

≈ 35520 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

16992 AUD / year

≈ 16992 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic Students: Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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