Murdoch,
WA,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Criminology / Bachelor of Communication - Crime Science in Murdoch Australia | Murdoch University
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Murdoch Australia
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Qualification
Dual Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
28,560
(c. USD20,071.11)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Earning a Bachelor of Criminology in Crime Science equips you with scientific problem-solving skills to tackle actual criminal cases. Investigate the factors driving rising crime rates and analyze the key elements of offenses - the perpetrators, methods, timing, locations, motives, and execution. This program merges scientific inquiry with criminological study, revealing how various scientific disciplines contribute to both solving and preventing criminal activity. Throughout your coursework, you'll study the identification of high-crime areas and the evolution of criminal patterns across different eras. The curriculum demonstrates how data analysis enables early intervention tactics and informs law enforcement strategies for crime reduction. Your education will highlight the importance of scientific approaches in tracking criminal patterns and the challenges law enforcement encounters in safeguarding communities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Overseas Year 12
Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC) -
For Criminology: 70‚Äã‚Äã
For Law : 90 ‚Äã
GCE A Levels
For Criminology:
Minimum of 6 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2 etc.) or higher.
For Law :
Minimum of 12 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2 etc.) or higher.
Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP) - For Criminology:
CPS 54 or higher.
For Law :
CPS 70 or higher.‚Äã
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma - For Criminology:
Total score of 24 or higher.
For Law :
Total score of 33 or higher.
Enabling courses (in Year 12)
For Criminology:
Successful completion of one of the following:
Murdoch FlexiTrack High Program in Year 12
TLC Learning for Tomorrow in Year 12
An enabling or bridging program at another Australian university
For Law:
No direct entry.
IELTS - 6.0 Overall (6.0 Reading, 6.0 Writing, 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Listening)
TOEFL IBT - 73 Overall (18 Reading, 18 Writing, 18 Speaking, 18 Listening)
Tuition
AUD
28,560