La Trobe University
Bachelor of Criminology
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationOur Bachelor of Criminology gives you the expertise, legal foundations and practical skills you need for a successful career in criminology.
- Gain adaptable knowledge and skills in international crime, victimology and more.
- Get real-world industry experience with organisations such as Victoria Police or the Victims of Crime Tribunal.
- Build the foundations you need to transfer into a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) or a double law degree.
- Expand your career options by taking criminology as a double degree and open doors to a wide range of industries.
Delivery mode
La Trobe University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Edwards Road, Flora Hill, Bendigo
- Levels 2, 3 and 20, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Year 12 Completer
- VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
- HSC: One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 3), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 4).
Higher Education Study
- Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
VET Study
- Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Work and Life Experience
- Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to Language requirements for further information.
- Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.
- Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.
- Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
- A study score of 25 in any Humanities or Legal Studies equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Criminology will prepare you for the following roles.
Parole Officer
A Parole Officer plays a crucial role in the criminal justice system by supervising offenders released on parole. Responsibilities include assessin...
Police Officer
A Police Officer enforces laws, investigates crimes and maintains public safety. You might gather evidence of alleged criminal activity and appear...
Probation Officer
A Probation Officer supervises individuals who have been placed on probation instead of serving time in prison. You might work within the court sys...
Law Enforcement Officer
A Law Enforcement Officer upholds the law and maintains public order. You might work in a variety of settings, such as patrolling communities, resp...
Correctional Officer
A Correctional Officer oversees daily operations at a prison or correctional facility. You might supervise inmates during their daily activities or...
About La Trobe University
La Trobe is a university known for making a positive difference in the lives of our students, partners and communities. We will become an even more valued and relevant university because of the way we respond to their needs in this time of great local and national crisis.
Our aim is to emerge as a more resilient, future-focused and necessarily more efficient institution that will thrive in a post-COVID world by being more sharply focused on the needs of our community, and by playing to our strengths in teaching and research.
