Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Criminology/ Bachelor of Applied Innovation
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
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.
Every international student application is considered for a scholarship
Whether you’re living in Australia or overseas, you’re automatically considered for a scholarship of up to 20% off your course fees. Please check our updated entry requirements.
Start dates
Hawthorn campus
- Semester 1 - 26 February 2024
- Semester 2 - 29 July 2024
Duration
4 Year/s
Full-time
VTAC codes
- 3400212561 (CSP)
- 3400212563 (IFP)
CRICOS code
108351B
Fees
A$33840 (annual for 2024)*
The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
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.
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.
View course rules and special requirements
Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
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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
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Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
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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 |
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Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
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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
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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
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.
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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.
- 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.
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Scholarships
At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students.
How to enter this course
- Entry requirements and English language requirements.
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.