Behind every crime is a human story.
Some of Australia's most important social problems are waiting to be solved. Learn how to create innovative solutions to social issues and build a safer community in our Bachelor of Criminology.
Explore crime in its broader social context. Understand how both crime and our response to it are shaped by gender, race, power and money. You will learn how to solve real problems in your community and gain a deeper understanding of various specialised areas including forensic science, victimology, family violence, international crime, youth justice, prisons and deaths in custody.
With more than 45 years' experience teaching law and criminology, La Trobe is committed to the highest levels of excellence in teaching, practice and ethics.
Gain invaluable experience with internships and work placements. In your third year, you can choose to take on an industry placement at organisations like the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, Corrections, Victoria Police or the Victims of Crime Tribunal.
You can build a career that makes a positive impact on your community.
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First year
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Semester 1 |
LCR1CSS |
LCR1ALS |
LST1LOJ |
OPTION |
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Criminology Skills |
Introduction to the Australian Legal System |
Law and (Dis)order |
Level 1 University Elective |
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Semester 2 |
LCR1CLC |
LST1PDC |
LST1UNC |
OPTION |
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Criminal Law for Criminal Justice Professionals |
From Prisons to Detention Centres: Interrogating Containment |
Understanding Crime |
Level 1 University Elective |
Second year
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Semester 1 |
LST2VIC |
LST2SCR |
LCR2PSY |
OPTION |
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Victimology: Victims, Justice and the Law |
Sentencing and Corrections |
Introduction to Forensic Psychology and the Law |
Level 2 HUSS Elective |
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Semester 2 |
LCR2FSL |
LST2POL |
LCR2CBP |
OPTION |
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Introduction to Forensic Science and The Law |
Police, Society and Democracy |
Law and Practice of Customs and Border Protection |
Level 2 HUSS Elective |
Third year
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Semester 1 |
LST3BIG |
LCR3ICR |
LST3SLR |
OPTION |
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Big Issues in Criminology |
International Criminal Justice |
Crime and Socio-Legal Research |
Level 3 HUSS Elective |
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Semester 2 |
LCR3ETA |
OPTION |
OPTION |
OPTION |
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Criminal Law, Ethics and Accountability |
Level 3 LCR/LAW coded Elective |
Level 3 HUSS Elective |
Level 3 LCR/LAW coded subject |
There is high demand for criminology experts. Skilled criminology professionals are needed in areas like corrections, crime prevention, intelligence, policy and juvenile justice.
La Trobe graduates will be ready to play a leading role in creating safer communities.
Possible career options include:
530 AUD/year
