Undergraduate

Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Australian Catholic University, Multi-campus (7 campuses, 5 states), Australia

About this program

Our Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice explores the causes of antisocial behaviour and develops the knowledge and expertise you’ll need to make a valuable contribution in the criminal justice sector. By studying this degree, you’ll understand the complex causes and impact of crime, and the legal and social policies that keep us safe. The course includes studies in forensic psychology, forensic science, cybercrime, border protection and biosecurity, understanding violence and trauma. All criminology students will undertake a community engagement in third year. You’ll graduate prepared for a range of exciting career opportunities in areas such as cybersecurity, law enforcement, intelligence and investigation, correctional and rehabilitation services, and more. Students who have completed 120 credit points with a grade point average of 5.75 and above may apply to complete an honours degree. 95% graduates employed Top 10 Catholic universities globally Top 40 young universities worldwide Professional experience You will undertake a 80-hour placement associated with the criminal justice sector. You’ll receive intensive training in workplace approaches, practices and more before starting your placement, followed by a debriefing with a clinical education specialist. Careers •Policy advisor •Reintegration worker •Police (state, territory or federal) •Immigration and border protection official •Community corrections officer •Security consultant •Private investigator •Legal assistant or paralegal •Intelligence analyst •Forensic criminologist •Youth worker •Human resource officer

Cost & duration

Duration3 yr
Tuition (international)A$36,800
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6 overall
PTE50 overall

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Course structure

1 term of coursework

  • Completion requirements To qualify for the degree, a student must complete 240 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of: 150 cp from Criminology Specified Units (Part A)
  • 20 cp from Specified Multi-disciplinary Unit (Part B)
  • 20 cp Core Curriculum Units (Part C)
  • 10 cp Community Engagement Unit (Part D)
  • 40 cp from Criminology Elective Units (Part E). Core / specified units include: LCRM101: Introduction to Criminology
  • LCRM104: Juvenile Justice
  • LCRM105: Violent Crime and Society
  • LCRM106: Introduction to Criminal Justice System and Policy
  • LCRM107: Introduction to Research for Law, Human Rights and Criminal Justice Studies
  • LCRM108: Criminal Law for Criminology & Human Rights Studies
  • LCRM109: Public Law for Criminology & Human Rights Studies
  • LCRM201: Introduction to Forensic Psychology and the Law
  • LCRM202: Police Studies
  • LCRM203: Introduction to Forensic Science and the Law
  • LCRM206: Victimology
  • LCRM207: Corrections and Rehabilitation of Offenders
  • LCRM301: Researching Criminology
  • LCRM302: Customs, Border Protection and Biosecurity
  • LCRM305: Cybercrime
  • LHRG111: Human Rights and Indigenous People. The full schedule includes further elective and core curriculum units (53 unit offerings in total)

Admissions

Year 12 completion (or equivalent), ATAR 60.00 for Blacktown. An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy that includes meeting minimum ATAR requirement. International applicants must meet the English Language Requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12 level, or equivalent:NSWAssumed knowledge: English (Standard) (Band 2) or English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) (Band 3).QLDAssumed knowledge: English (3 & 4, C).VICUnits 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EALDisclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2027 Admission.

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