BA and Bachelor of Fine Art - Criminology in Clayton Australia | Monash University

This dynamic dual degree program serves as your gateway to an international career in creative and cultural arts. Located alongside the prestigious Monash University Museum of Art (MUMA), you'll collaborate with Australia's leading artists, theorists, and cultural experts. Our Bachelor of Arts offers 40 diverse major and minor options spanning languages, social sciences, communications, political studies, human rights, and international relations, allowing you to cultivate deep expertise in your chosen disciplines. The program culminates in two distinct degrees: either a Bachelor of Art History and Curating or a combined Bachelor of Fine Art and Bachelor of Arts. This dual qualification prepares you for specialized careers in either field or innovative combinations of both. The Art History and Curating specialization deepens your artistic comprehension and appreciation while providing practical experience in exhibition development and professional curatorial internships.

Criminology explores crime patterns and societal responses, analyzing the roots, definitions, and consequences of criminal behavior across individual, organizational, and governmental levels. The discipline investigates law enforcement systems, judicial processes, and diverse approaches to justice worldwide. Monash's criminology program maintains global recognition for its transnational perspective, addressing pressing issues like state-sponsored violence, wartime crimes, and transitional justice. Our faculty leads groundbreaking research that shapes policies addressing crimes affecting communities globally. The curriculum examines critical contemporary issues including gender-based violence, human trafficking, corporate misconduct, criminal justice reform, and counterterrorism strategies. Through interdisciplinary methodologies, you'll develop analytical skills to evaluate complex criminological challenges and propose innovative solutions.