Criminology (second major only) Murdoch University

Overview

About our Criminology major

Our program in criminology and psychology is specifically designed for those students who are finishing their degrees in other majors. It is based on an evidence-based approach to solving crimes. Taking this course will give the students more career options and opportunities for growth. After the program, all the students will gain a bunch of skills, including critical and creative thinking, effective communication, and reasonable usage of their knowledge.

During the program, the students will study the various theories of crime and focus on the psychological aspects of criminals’ behaviour as well as what environmental factors can affect people to commit crimes. Having deep knowledge about all these things will help our students conduct effective investigations and prevent possible crimes in the future. The program also covers international and transnational crime, as well as the relationship between law and psychology. As time passes, all the students will become proficient in oral and written arguments and will master their research skills.

Why study Criminology at Murdoch?

After passing the whole course in criminology at Murdoch University , you’ll be able to do the following:

• Describe the causes, interventions, and prevention of criminal behaviour from sociological, historical, legal, and psychological perspectives
• Distinguish between various forms of international and transnational crime leveraging the relevant legal and policy dimensions;
• Communicate with a variety of audiences in a way that adheres to criminological standards
• Critically analyse current research results from a criminology viewpoint to arrive at conclusions that are supported by the available data;
• Utilise your knowledge and abilities to recognise diversity, the rights of others, and their perspectives in a variety of contexts by conducting independent research.

Career opportunities

By completing the criminology major at Murdoch University, you will have the following career opportunities:

• Data Scientist
• Forensic Analyst
• Social Researcher
• Criminal Investigation
• Additional Careers in Sociology