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Crime and the ways societies and systems deal with it are ever-changing – especially in this technological era. With a Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Criminology/Bachelor of Applied Innovation double degree – unique to Swinburne – you’ll be able to position yourself at the very forefront of this dynamic sector.

In your criminal justice and criminology studies, you’ll learn about the causes of crime and how society – through police, courts, corrections systems and victim support services – responds. You’ll explore local and global criminality, traditional approaches and responses to crime, as well as emerging trends and practices, with a focus on technological and other scientific advances – such as artificial intelligence - which impact the sector.

You’ll then take your invaluable skills and knowledge to the next level through studies in applied innovation. Immersed in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment that draws heavily on real-world experience, you’ll be challenged and inspired to develop transformative solutions to the complex challenges of today and tomorrow.

Develop a strong innovation mindset as you hone leadership potential, sharpen analytical and strategic thinking and embrace a deeper level of human understanding – with the know-how to build a better tomorrow through innovation. You’ll also enjoy access to a broad array of business and industry partners in creating a comprehensive innovation project portfolio.

Upon graduation, career opportunities abound. Work in law enforcement, corrections, rehabilitation, victim support, or policy development. Expand your employability for roles in criminology that require innovation and human centred-design skills.

ATAR 60 2023 Guaranteed Entry ATAR

Start dates

Hawthorn campus

Semester 1 - 26 February 2024
Semester 2 - 29 July 2024

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Duration

4 years full-time or equivalent part-time

Full-time, Part-time

VTAC codes

3400212561 (CSP)
3400212563 (IFP)

Course details

- Course structure and career opportunities.

Course structure

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Criminology/ Bachelor of Applied Innovation requires students to complete units of study to the value of 400 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
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Core studies for Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Criminology

16 units (200 credit points)

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Fundamentals of Criminology	CRI10002	12.5
Introduction to Forensic Psychology	FOR10001	12.5
Introduction to Law	LAW10021	12.5
Law & Social Science	LAW10022	12.5
Criminal Law and Process	LAW10024	12.5
Brain and Behaviour	PSY10007	12.5
Policing: Systems and Practice	CRI20001	12.5
Global Crime *	CRI20002	12.5
Sentencing *	LAW20030	12.5
Crime and Punishment in the International Context *	LAW20031	12.5
Technological Advances in Dealing with Crime *	LAW20032	12.5
Deviance, Difference & Conformity	SOC20020	12.5
Corrections: Systems and Practice *	CRI30002	12.5
Youth Justice and Crime	CRI30010	12.5
Advanced Topics in Forensic Psychology	FOR30001	12.5
Crime, Society and Culture *	LAW30025	12.5

*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes

Core studies for Bachelor of Applied Innovation

4 units (50 credit points)

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Exploring Creativity and Innovation	INV10001	12.5
Fundamentals of Innovation Practice	INV10002	12.5
Innovation Sandpit	INV10003	12.5
Responsible Innovation Futures	INV10004	12.5

Major for Bachelor of Applied Innovation in Applied Innovation

6 units (100 credit points)

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Innovation for Challenges of Today	INV20001	12.5
Innovation for the Future *	INV20002	12.5
Applied Innovation Internship	INV20003	12.5
Applied Innovation Studio A *	INV30001	25
Applied Innovation Studio B *	INV30002	25
Leadership and Facilitation of Innovation	INV30003	12.5

*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes

Other studies

4 units (50 credit points)

Choose from a combination of the following course components to complete 50 credit points of other study. Students may also select elective units (12.5 credit points each).

– Work Integrated Learning + Advanced minor + Minors + Elective units + Signature Series

Work Integrated Learning

Swinburne's Work Integrated Learning program provides additional opportunities for you to gain valuable skills and real industry experience in the form of placements, internships or study tours - all while earning credit towards your degree.

Choose a Work Integrated Learning option:

You'll get paid to work in an area related to your field of study for 12 months, where you'll combine hands-on learning with academic submissions, workplace reflection and feedback from your host organisation. Most students undertake their placements in the third year of their degree, so you’ll want to map out your electives as soon as you can and register for a placement at least 6 months before your preferred start date.

The Professional Placement co-major has four 25 credit point units.

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You'll get paid to work in an area related to your field of study for 6 months, where you'll combine hands-on learning with academic submissions, workplace reflection and feedback from your host organisation. Most students undertake their placements in the third year of their degree, so you’ll want to map out your electives as soon as you can and register for a placement at least 6 months before your preferred start date.

The Professional Placement minor has two 25 credit point units.

A Professional Internship is all about gaining valuable real-world skills in your area of study all while earning credit points towards your degree. Plus, it looks great on your CV as it shows you’ve had real industry experience before you’ve even graduated!

You might choose to complete your internship part-time over a semester or in a more intensive block during Summer or Winter terms.

Travel overseas, discover other cultures, enrich your professional experience and enhance your CV all while gaining credit towards your course.

Advanced minor (50 credit points)

Advanced minors are a structured set of 4 units or 50 credit points in a field of study which builds upon your first major. Advanced minors can only be taken in conjunction with specific majors - more information will be available soon.

Minors (50 credit points)

Minors are a structured set of 4 units or 50 credit points and may be chosen from any field of study.
The following minors are suggested for this course. Please also refer to the full list of available minors.

Elective units

Any of the following units may be undertaken.

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Financial Information for Decision Making	ACC10007	12.5
Principles of Advertising	ADV10001	12.5
Introduction to Animation	ANI10001	12.5
History of Animation	ANI10003	12.5
Introduction to Character and Environment Design	ANI10004	12.5
Academic Literacies: Situating University Knowledge	ART10001	12.5
Introduction to Game Studies	ART10004	12.5
Anatomy and Physiology	BIO10004	12.5
Introduction to Chemistry	CHE10004	12.5
Introduction to Forensic Science	CHE10007	12.5
Professional Communication Practice	COM10007	12.5
Introduction to Programming	COS10009	12.5
Twentieth Century Design	DDD10001	12.5
Introduction to Digital Imaging	DDD10009	12.5
Imaging for Narrative and Storyboards	DDM10005	12.5
Typography for Screen and Motion	DDM10006	12.5
Digital Video and Audio	DIG10004	12.5
Economic Principles	ECO10004	12.5
Introduction to Forensic Psychology	FOR10001	12.5
Principles of Game Design	GAM10002	12.5
Introduction to Health Sciences	HEA10001	12.5
Global History	HIS10003	12.5
Human Resource Management	HRM10003	12.5
Digital Content Management	ICT10021	12.5
International Business Operations	INB10002	12.5
Database, Analysis and Design	INF10002	12.5
News Writing	JOU10004	12.5
Media Content Creation	JOU10007	12.5
Introduction to Business Law	LAW10004	12.5
Introduction to Media Studies	MDA10001	12.5
Innovation Cultures: Perspectives On Science and Technology	MDA10006	12.5
Introduction to Management	MGT10001	12.5
Fundamentals of Marketing	MKT10007	12.5
Neuroscience	NEU10002	12.5
Introduction to Nutrition	NTR10001	12.5
What is Power?	PHI10007	12.5
Introduction to Ethics	PHI10008	12.5
Australian Politics	POL10001	12.5
International Politics	POL10002	12.5
Fundamentals of Psychology	PSY10008	12.5
Editing for Writers	PWR10002	12.5
Writing Short Non-Fiction	PWR10004	12.5
Sociological Foundations	SOC10004	12.5
Environment and Society: Problems and Solutions	SOC10005	12.5
Global Perspectives on Modernity	SOC10012	12.5
Introduction to Sports Psychology	SPO10002	12.5
Foundations of Statistics	STA10003	12.5
Future Work Skills	CAR20001	12.5
3D Modelling for Objects and Environments	DDD20022	12.5
3D Character Modelling	DDD20023	12.5
Digital Narratives	DIG20001	12.5
User Experience Design	DIG20005	12.5
Introduction to Games Production	GAM20001	12.5
Pervasive Game Design Lab	GAM20002	12.5
Writing for Interactive Narratives	GAM20004	12.5
Propaganda: A History of Media and Politics	HIS20003	12.5
Database Systems	INF20010	12.5
Broadcast News Reporting	JOU20004	12.5
Reading, Writing and Criticism	LIT20001	12.5
Australian Writing: Mapping Diversity	LIT20002	12.5
Business of Media	MDA20001	12.5
Networked Selves	MDA20003	12.5
Screen Franchising and Innovation	MDA20007	12.5
Digital Communities	MDA20009	12.5
Media and Social Impact	MDA20014	12.5
Marketing Research and Analytics	MKT20019	12.5
Integrated Marketing Communication	MKT20021	12.5
Consumer Behaviour	MKT20025	12.5
Neurological Monitoring	NEU20004	12.5
Neurophysiology	NEU20006	12.5
Built and Sustainable Communities	PEH20004	12.5
Communicable Disease Control	PEH20005	12.5
Environmental Philosophy	PHI20001	12.5
Philosophy, Media, Culture	PHI20006	12.5
Philosophy, Politics, and Society	PHI20007	12.5
Australian Foreign Policy	POL20008	12.5
Dictators and Democrats: Comparative Politics	POL20009	12.5
International Relations and Security Studies	POL20010	12.5
Conflict Resolution	POL20011	12.5
Developmental Psychology	PSY20007	12.5
Social Psychology	PSY20016	12.5
Global Public Relations Practice	PUB20001	12.5
Public Relations Theory and Practice	PUB20002	12.5
Public Relations Writing	PUB20003	12.5
Editing Techniques	PWR20002	12.5
Writing Creative Non-Fiction	PWR20003	12.5
Families, Relationships and Sexuality	SOC20003	12.5
Sociological Perspectives	SOC20004	12.5
Race, Ethnicity and Migration	SOC20013	12.5
Sociology of Health	SOC20022	12.5
Analysis of Variance and Regression	STA20006	12.5
Statistics for Forensics	STA20008	12.5
Behaviour and Motivation in Games	ART30003	12.5
Industry Consulting Project	BUS30009	12.5
Advanced Web Development	COS30020	12.5
Digital Marketing Project 1	DIG30001	12.5
Digital Marketing Project 2	DIG30002	12.5
Advertising Technology	DIG30003	12.5
Advanced Topics in Forensic Psychology	FOR30001	12.5
User-Centred Design & Evaluation	GAM30004	12.5
War and Peace in the 20th Century	HIS30007	12.5
History, Politics and Human Rights	HIS30012	12.5
Investigative Journalism	JOU30001	12.5
Video Project	JOU30009	12.5
Literary Industry Practice	LIT30004	12.5
Media and Communications Project A	MDA30006	12.5
Media and Communications Project B	MDA30007	12.5
Radio, Audio and Podcasting	MDA30009	12.5
Global Screen Studies: Beyond Hollywood	MDA30011	12.5
Sleep and Attention	NEU30002	12.5
Abnormal Psychophysiology	NEU30003	12.5
Higher Cortical Functions	NEU30004	12.5
Ethics	PHI30008	12.5
Critical Perspectives On Terrorism	POL30009	12.5
The Politics of Public Policy	POL30010	12.5
Crisis Points: Global Challenges	POL30011	12.5
Psychology Project	PSY30003	12.5
Psychology of Personality	PSY30008	12.5
Abnormal Psychology	PSY30010	12.5
Events Management	PUB30001	12.5
Issues, Crisis and Risk Communication	PUB30002	12.5
Novel Writing	PWR30002	12.5
Global Gender and Sex	SOC30013	12.5
Social Science Research Methods	SOC30019	12.5

Signature Series

A Swinburne education prepares you for life. That’s why we’ve developed the Swinburne Signature Series. It’s a suite of study opportunities that embody Swinburne’s ethos – of confidence, clarity and adventure. These opportunities give our students something extra; whether that’s a new perspective on the world through a Study Tour unit, an expanded sense of possibilities through our Innovation Minor, or a deeper understanding and respect for culture through our Indigenous Minor. Like Swinburne University itself, our Signature Series will grow and adapt to reflect the evolving issues of the day.

Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year
One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
See the course planner for an example degree structure

Course learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Describe the nature of criminal activity and analyse and evaluate the main causes of crime
Systematically review and undertake research to evaluate the consequences of crime on victims and the broader community
Apply knowledge and skills to compare and analyse Australia’s response to crime with that of other nations
Effectively and persuasively communicate with legal and non-legal audiences
Analyse information from a variety of sources to investigate and evaluate proposed solutions to crime
Evaluate technological and other scientific approaches to reducing crime and dealing with the consequences of crime
Function as an effective member or leader of a team and critically reflect on individual performance
Apply a series of thinking systems, creativity toolkits and innovation frameworks to design contextually-relevant solutions addressing local and global challenges in and outside their discipline
Identify and articulate opportunities to innovate and create impact informed by user-centred research and/or data
Adapt their discipline skillsets in new situations in response to complex and changing contexts, including interdisciplinary environments
Facilitate and contribute to innovation teams that seek solutions to complex challenges, using inclusive collaboration practices to leverage different skills and perspectives
Navigate commercial, human and technical requirements aided by prototyping and testing to deliver solutions that create value
Communicate the value of experimentation, ideas and innovation with confidence in developing solutions to investors, potential partners, employers or other stakeholders
Develop futures-focused innovations that integrate responsible social, technological and environmental factors

Career opportunities

The course prepares students to work in the areas of law enforcement, corrections, offender rehabilitation, victim support and government policy development. With the development of skills and attributes through innovation capabilities, professional innovation roles may include; Innovation Consultant, Innovation Lead, Innovation Analyst, Strategic Designer, Creative Producer, Start-up Founder, Human-Centred Researcher, Self-employed Entrepreneur, Product Manager, Transformation Lead, Innovation Strategist and Innovation Manager.

Fees

Find out more about fees.

How to enter this course

- Entry requirements, credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.

Entry requirements

2023 Guaranteed Entry ATAR: 60

Successful completion of:

the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.
Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including Certificates IV (completed), Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Degrees)
Applicants without a formal qualification may be considered for entry upon completion of the STAT test.

Course Prerequisites

VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee offer of a place. See Admissions at Swinburne, for general information about the admissions process.

Pathways

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides advanced standing to the second.

Learn more about pathways.

Credit transfer

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

How to apply

Find out more about how to apply.

View the Course Admission Information, which includes the ATAR and Student profiles for this course. Swinburne’s general admissions information is also available here.