Overview

Create innovative solutions to social issues and build a safer community with La Trobe's Bachelor of Criminology. Understand crime in its broader social context and how our responses are shaped by gender, race, power and money. Address real-world problems while gaining a deeper understanding of issues such as family violence, … For more content click the Read more button below. By studying La Trobe's Bachelor of Criminology, you will:investigate the complex causes of crime, principles of crime prevention and policy, and how social factors intersect with our criminal justice systemexplore the role of courts, police, prisons and how deviance and crime are understood by different parts of societylearn how to critically analyse the Australian legal system in its historical, ethical, economic and social contextunderstand international crimes like genocide and crimes against humanity, and how they differ from domestic crimesenhance your graduate job potential by undertaking electives in case management or an industry internship, including on-the-job opportunities at organisations like the Victims of Crime Tribunalhave the flexibility to study online, on campus or a mix of bothbuild the foundations to transfer with credit into our Bachelor of Laws (Honours) or our range of double law degrees.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

Course coordinator

Meribah Rose

Location(s)

Melbourne (Bundoora)

CRICOS code

089314B

Course instance contact

Meribah Rose

Course duration (full time)

3 years

Course duration (part time)

6 years

Study level

Undergraduate

AQF level

Level 7 - Bachelor Degree

Available only as an exit award

No

Study options

Domestic

International onshore

Completion requirements

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Criminology, students must complete 360 credit points consisting of: 240 core credit points120 elective credit points

Course structure
360 credit points

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of the factors that contribute to offending behaviours
2.
Identify, research and formulate evidence-based responses to issues in the criminal justice system
3.
Demonstrate a capacity to critically analyse and reflect on the legal, social, cultural and political contexts in which criminalisation occurs and in which responses to offending behaviour are formulated
4.
Discuss and reflect upon the professional and ethical responsibilities of the various actors in the criminal justice system
5.
Interpret, utilize, develop and evaluate theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions
6.
Demonstrate an advanced understanding of criminology as a discipline and practice and the varying explanations and strategies it offers for explaining and responding to crime
7.
Construct and communicate effective, appropriate and persuasive arguments
8.
Learn and work with autonomy, accountability and professionalism, and adopt a reflective approach to a student's own capability and performance

Course features

Work based learning (placement) requirements

Elective placement opportunities (Work Based Learning)
During this course, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Work Based Learning (WBL) placement experience, designed to allow you to extend your formal academic learning beyond the classroom. The WBL experience will provide the opportunity to bring your learning from the university into a work environment and test out your knowledge in a professional real-world environment. Some courses include compulsory WBL subjects, however, we also offer a range of elective WBL subjects, both cross-discipline and subject-specific. La Trobe University will source placements for some subjects, while others will require you to source your own placement. If you are required to source your own placement, dedicated staff will guide and support you through the process. Elective WBL subjects generally involve an application process and Subject Coordinator approval. The location and number of hours undertaken can vary considerably depending on the activity and the discipline area. Please refer to the individual subject entries for more information. Regional students are eligible to access additional support under the Regional Reward program

Work integrated learning opportunities

Industry informed curriculum, Industry-informed projects, Career development learning, Professional simulations

Other opportunities

Student exchange and overseas short programs offer a unique opportunity for a meaningful learning and educational experience abroad. La Trobe University encourages all students to make the world their campus by participating in an exchange or overseas short program that fits within your degree structure.

Career outcomes

There is high demand for criminology experts. Skilled criminology professionals are needed in areas like corrections, crime prevention, intelligence, policy and juvenile justice. Possible career options include:

  • criminologist or crime analyst
  • community programs manager
  • corrections officer
  • specialist police officer*
  • case manager, justice worker or youth worker
  • intelligence officer or analyst
  • policy officer
  • victim advocate
  • court officer, registrar or paralegal.

*Dependent on completing police training and internal promotion.

Other course instances

Internal course relationships

Nested

Diploma of Arts

Pathways from

Diploma of Arts

Related honours

Bachelor of Criminology (Honours)

External pathways

External pathways into this course