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Explore the root causes of criminal behavior, society's perception of crime, and effective solutions – while developing the expertise to create meaningful change within the justice system.
Acquire comprehensive knowledge about various forms of criminal activity, from eco-crimes to cyber surveillance, and understand how to apply this insight to combat harmful actions effectively.
As Australia's longest-running criminology program, Deakin's Bachelor of Criminology maintains strong partnerships with key organizations like Victoria Police, the Department of Justice and Community Safety Victoria, and the Australian Institute of Professional Intelligence Officers. This collaboration ensures our curriculum aligns with industry demands. For hands-on learners, practical work placements offer valuable opportunities to test your skills in professional settings and gain insight into your potential career path.
Recent secondary education students
Current Year 12 students (2024)*
Year 12 graduates (2023 and 2022)*
* Includes Victorian, interstate, International Baccalaureate (IB) and New Zealand school leavers.
To be considered for an undergraduate course, you need to meet Deakin’s entry and course-specific requirements, as well as the English language minimum prerequisites.
Non-Year 12 applicants with:
higher education study
Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
work and life experience Or
completed Year 12 in 2021 or earlier.
Completion of one of the following:
2 credit points in an AQF Level 7 bachelor degree
certificate IV or higher in a related discipline
a diploma or higher in any discipline
at least 50% completion of a diploma or higher in a related discipline relevant work and life experience.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: Overall 6 No band less than 6
TOEFL IBT: 69 Writing 21
TOEFL PBT: 550 Writing 4.5
C1 ADVANCED and C2 PROFICIENCY: 169 No band less than 169
PTE: 50 No less than 50 in each skill
OET: Overall C
DUELI EAP PROGRAM: EAP 3 (60%)