Overview

The Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Criminology is a trailblazing degree and was the first of its kind in Victoria to examine both the causes of crime (criminology) and its fallout (criminal justice).

This course covers local and global criminality, traditional approaches and responses to crime, along with emerging trends and practices in the field.

You’ll also learn about the international dimensions of criminal justice as well as the technological advances impacting the sector.

View the Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Criminology course handbook

Skills you’ll learn

  • Effective communication
  • Criminal justice and criminology research
  • Cultural awareness
  • Writing persuasively
  • Digital awareness
  • Critical thinking

Your career opportunities

  • Criminologist
  • Correction Officer
  • Policy Advisor
  • Police Officer
  • Security Advisor
  • Customs and Border Protection Officer

Key codes

CRICOS course code
098002K
International student visa

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

Why Swinburne?

80.6% of UG graduates found employment within 4 months of completing their course

79.8% of UG students were satisfied with the teaching practices

74.5% of UG students were satisfied with the overall experience

78.2% of UG students were satisfied with their skills development

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    Study with Swinburne Online

    With Swinburne Online, the learning experience is 100% online and studied at your own pace. Our courses are built for the jobs of the future with a focus on collaboration and our flexible learning environment empowers you to study on your own terms. They are developed by leaders in the field and taught by professionals with industry experience.