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Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice

  • ID:ACU610013
  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requrements

  • f you’re currently completing Year 12 you may be eligible for adjustment factors that can boost your rank and help you get into your desired course.

    Adjustment factors may be applied to your TAC application if you study particular subjects, attend schools geographically close to our campuses or in certain regional areas, apply as an elite athlete or performer or meet certain other criteria.

English Requrements

  • Overall score: 7.0, Individual score of: 6.5

Course Information

Our Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice delves into the criminal mind 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. 

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 Part A : Criminology Specified Units

Complete exactly 120 credit points from the following:

  • LCRM101, Introduction to Criminology, 10,

  • LCRM102, Violence through History, 10,

  • LCRM103, Criminal Justice System and Policy, 10,

  • LCRM104, Juvenile Justice, 10,

  • LCRM201, Introduction to Forensic Psychology and the Law, 10,

  • LCRM202, Police Studies, 10,

  • LCRM203, Introduction to Forensic Science and the Law, 10,

  • LCRM204, Sentencing and Victims, 10,

  • LCRM205, Corrections Law and Practice, 10,

  • LCRM301, Researching Criminology, 10,

  • LCRM302, Customs, Border Protection and Biosecurity, 10,

  • LCRM305, Cybercrime, 10,

Part B : Law Specified Units

Complete exactly 40 credit points from the following:

  • LAWS104, Foundations of Law and Legal Research, 10,

  • LAWS106, Criminal Law and Procedure, 10,

  • LAWS107, Introduction to Australian Public Law, 10,

  • LAWS308, Human Rights in Contemporary Australia, 10,

Part C : Specified Multi-disciplinary Units

Complete exactly 20 credit points from the following:

  • HLSC120, Indigenous Health and Culture, 10,

  • YSED100, Knowing Young People, 10,

Part D : Core Curriculum Units

Complete exactly 20 credit points from the following:

  • UNCC100, Self and Community: Exploring the Anatomy of Modern Society, 10,

  • OR

  • PHCC102, Being Human, 10,

  • OR

  • PHCC104, Ethics and the Good Life, 10,

  • UNCC300, Justice and Change in a Global World, 10,

  • OR

  • PHCC320, The Just Society, 10,

Part E : Community Engagement Unit

Complete exactly 10 credit points from the following:

  • Code, Title, Credit Points, Notes

  • LCRM304, Community Engagement, 10,

Part F : Criminology Elective Units

Complete exactly 30 credit points from the following:

  • LCRM211, Arrest and Detention, 10,

  • LCRM212, Terrorism, 10,

  • LCRM213, International Criminal Law, 10,

  • LCRM303, Criminology Research Project, 10,

  • LCRM311, Corruption and White-Collar Crime, 10,

  • LCRM312, Mental Disorder and Criminal Justice, 10,

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • Policy advisor

  • Reintegration worker

  • Police (state, territory or federal)

  • Immigration and border protection official

  • Community corrections officer 

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year

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