Bachelor of Criminology

Victoria University - City Queen

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Overview

This course relates to criminology crime, and processes. Students will be introduced to an array of theories and research data from a wide array of interdisciplinary fields and professions in order to understand different types of crime, offenders and victimisation patterns and experiences. The course exposes students to all aspects of criminology, including crime conceptualisation and frameworks, the identification and processing of offenders by police and the courts, and the sentencing aims, punishment and sanctions.

Minors available as part of this course include: Human Rights; Interpersonal Skills and Conflict Resolution; Psychology; and International Security.

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

Majors

Criminology.

Potential Career Outcomes

A wide array of potential employment and career routes are possible including: Corrections, policing, courts, crime prevention agencies and crime victim advocacy and support groups, Department of Justice research, community justice groups, customs, border security, private security, and an array of other government departments which focus on crime and justice issues.

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Victoria University website for admission criteria information.

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