Diploma of Arts/Bachelor of Criminology

La Trobe University - Melbourne

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Overview

La Trobe’s Diploma of Arts and Bachelor of Criminology course package gives you a direct pathway to the Bachelor of Criminology if you didn’t meet the entry requirements.

In the Diploma you’ll study in the same subjects and classes as Bachelor students while receiving additional support with enrolment, subject selection and university systems. Upon successful completion of the Diploma you will move directly into the second year La Trobe's Bachelor of Criminology  receiving advanced standing for the subjects you have already completed.

The Bachelor of Criminology teaches you the knowledge and skills to understand the complex causes of crime, and to develop innovative responses.

Terms and Conditions apply. You must ensure that you have read and understood these Terms and Conditions before applying for a course package.

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

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

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.

Majors

Arts, Criminology.

Potential Career Outcomes

Skilled criminology professionals are needed in areas like corrections, crime prevention, intelligence, policy and juvenile justice.

Upon completion of this course package you'll be ready to play a leading role in creating safer communities.

Possible career options include:
  • Policy officer
  • Community programs manager
  • Crime analyst
  • Intelligence officer
  • Court registrar and paralegal

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer69.5069.50
Median rank to receive an offer47.5547.55
Lowest rank to receive an offer42.4042.40

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the La Trobe University website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.


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