Online Criminology Degree :: Accredited Universities

Adopts a contemporary approach to criminology and justice education with an emphasis on developing well educated practitioners who possess a high level of academic literacy and professional competency.

Students gain knowledge of the contemporary theory and research that informs criminology and justice professions, as well as developing practical professional skills relevant for careers within criminology and justice professions.

This approach prepares students for positions aimed at assisting the personal, social and cultural development of at-risk youth.

Professional skill development in this course is supported and enhanced by industry practice in a field setting.

Students are required to complete practicum placement(s) as part of this course.

Entry Requirements

N/A

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Students are required to complete practicum placement(s) as part of this course.

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This double degree provides you with the flexibility to either pursue a purely legal career as a practitioner, or to build a successful career in criminology, drawing on legal skills and knowledge. The law component includes compulsory fundamental units such as legal systems and method, criminal law, contracts, property law, equity and constitutional law and torts. Students then have the opportunity to take a number of elective units that include subjects such as human rights law, family law, media law, public international law and criminal process, sentencing and punishment. The criminology component draws upon criminology, forensic science, sociology of deviance, law and criminal justice studies.

Entry Requirements

Assumed Knowledge is any two units of English.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Incidental unit costs

Notes

There are no mandatory intensive schools in the Bachelor of Criminology component of this course. There are no mandatory intensive schools in the Bachelor of Laws component of this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.

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Deakin’s Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science brings together two independent degrees and combines them in an attractive four-year combined course. This course provides an accredited undergraduate sequence in psychology and includes complementary studies in individual and group counselling, health, and behavioural change.

Combining psychology with criminology provides students with broad theoretical and applied knowledge and skills concerning the meaning of crime; the forms, causes and consequences of crime; and the different institutions and processes involved in preventing and controlling crime. You will be provided with broad theoretical and applied knowledge and skills in relation to policy development, policing and security, and related fields. Topic areas include crime, justice, security and surveillance.

You should consider this degree if you are interested in pursuing a career in psychology or criminology, and particularly the many areas where psychology and criminology overlap.
You will have the opportunity to complete the Criminology Practicum in your final year of study, a unit that brings the professions to the classroom (including online via the ‘cloud’) with practitioner-driven seminars, activities bridging theory and practice, and the development of an e-portfolio that can be used for employment or career development.

In line with Deakin’s commitment to providing flexible study options, you can choose to study the Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science full time or part time, on campus at the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus or via off-campus study. All subjects provide considerable online activities.

You will also have the opportunity to significantly fast-track your studies using Deakin’s trimester system.

Entry Requirements

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL); and a study score of at least 25 in English (any).

Satisfactory completion in Biology, English (any), Health & Human Development, any Humanities or any Mathematics is considered.

NY12 applicants who wish experience to be considered must include this information on their VTAC Personal Statement.
NY12 applicants described in the STAT section are required to sit STAT Multiple Choice.

Deakin Access and Equity Program applicants via SEAS.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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This degree explores a range of fascinating issues to do with crime, criminal justice and psychology – including antisocial behaviour, surveillance, security, social justice, social welfare and environmental degradation. You’ll gain a thorough understanding of a range of broader psychological and criminological theories and topics, such as how the mind works and the relationship between social welfare and crime control.

Key features of the course
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Get to grips with the complex issues behind the headlines
Learn how to construct and analyse arguments and think critically

Understand and analyse statistical information and apply concepts and ideas to the real world

Increase your employability

Entry Requirements

None

Other Fees

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Designed for students who wish to either pursue further study in the area of psychology, forensic psychology or justice, or who wish to be employed within the criminal justice system.

The course prepares students for work environments such as community-based corrections, custodial-based corrections, offender treatment programs, court-based services, mediation services, counselling services and outreach programs.

Entry Requirements

N/A

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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