Murdoch University
Bachelor of Criminology
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationExplore different perspectives of crime as you investigate why people commit offences, how to reduce or prevent crime, and how to help both victims and offenders involved in the criminal justice system.
Take a broad approach with a Bachelor of Criminology or choose to specialise in one of four majors.
- Crime Science (BCrim)
- Criminal Behaviour (BCrim)
- Legal Studies (BCrim)
- White Collar and Corporate Crime (BCrim)
- 90 South Street, Murdoch
- Dixon Road, Rockingham
- Education Drive, Mandurah
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Murdoch FlexiTrack High Program in Year 12
- TLC Learning for Tomorrow in Year 12
- An enabling or bridging program at another Australian university
- English ATAR
- Literature ATAR
- English as and Additional Dialect (EALD)
You can combine these majors or add a major from another area of study such as Forensic Biology and Toxicology or Psychology. This will expand your understanding of criminology and help you to prepare you for a variety of career paths. Hear how these practical skills have fuelled Abbey's passion for criminology and unlocked her free thinking in the classroom.
Delivery mode
Murdoch University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
Minimum academic requirement
Successful completion of one of the following:
Minimum English requirement
Evidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR
Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR
A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR
Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
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...
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...
Correctional Supervisor
A Correctional Supervisor leads a team of correctional officers in a prison or correctional facility. You might attend to training needs, process s...
Correctional Case Manager
A Correctional Case Manager works with individual inmates in a prison or correctional facility. You might arrange rehabilitation activities or trai...
Criminal Defence Lawyer
A Criminal Defence Lawyer represents individuals accused of criminal offences, ensuring their legal rights are protected. You might work in private...
Legal Advocate
Legal Advocates help their clients understand their rights and choices as they navigate the justice system in Australia. They don’t usually represe...
Chief of Police
A Chief of Police leads a police force, ensuring the safety and security of the community. You might work in a city, town, or regional area, overse...
Criminal Investigator
A Criminal Investigator gathers facts and collects evidence for criminal cases. You might work for law enforcement agencies, private investigation...
About Murdoch University
Murdoch University has, from its foundation in 1974, been a university of difference. Established as the second university in WA, Murdoch has always been associated with environment and conservation, social justice and inclusion, and providing pathways into and through a university education for people who had previously been excluded.
At Murdoch, we strive to lead the way in education and research that will have a positive impact on the world. This vision starts at the very top of the organisation and is found throughout our University.
