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Develop creative approaches to societal challenges and contribute to a more secure community through La Trobe's Bachelor of Criminology program. Examine criminal behavior within wider social frameworks and analyze how responses are influenced by factors like gender, race, power dynamics, and economic conditions. Tackle practical issues while exploring critical topics including domestic violence, global criminal activity, juvenile justice, incarceration, and custodial fatalities.Through La Trobe's Bachelor of Criminology, you will:examine the multifaceted origins of criminal behavior, crime prevention strategies, and the interplay between social elements and our justice systemstudy the functions of judicial institutions, law enforcement, correctional facilities, and societal perceptions of deviance and criminal conductdevelop skills to evaluate Australia's legal framework through historical, ethical, economic, and social perspectivesanalyze transnational offenses such as mass atrocities and human rights violations, distinguishing them from national crimesboost career prospects by selecting specialized courses in case management or professional placements, including practical experience with entities like the Victims of Crime Tribunalchoose between online, on-campus, or blended learning optionsestablish academic groundwork for seamless transition into our Bachelor of Laws (Honours) or combined law degree programs.
To enter our undergraduate programs, at a minimum you’ll need to have completed Australian Year 12 (or an accepted international equivalent) with a certain grade and minimum English language requirements. You may also need to meet subject prerequisites.
Subject prerequisites
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.