La Trobe University
Bachelor of Criminology
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationCreate innovative solutions to social issues and build a safer community with La Trobe's Bachelor of Criminology.
Understand crime in its broader social context and how our responses are shaped by gender, race, power and money. Address real-world problems while gaining a deeper understanding of issues such as family violence, international crime, youth justice, imprisonment and deaths in custody.
Delivery mode
La Trobe University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
- Edwards Road, Flora Hill, Bendigo, VIC
- Levels 2, 3 and 20, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR 55.30 or equivalent
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Criminology will prepare you for the following roles.
Parole Officer
A Parole Officer plays a crucial role in the criminal justice system by supervising offenders released on parole. Responsibilities include assessin...
Probation Officer
A Probation Officer supervises individuals who have been placed on probation instead of serving time in prison. You might work within the court sys...
Law Enforcement Officer
A Law Enforcement Officer upholds the law and maintains public order. You might work in a variety of settings, such as patrolling communities, resp...
Correctional Officer
A Correctional Officer oversees daily operations at a prison or correctional facility. You might supervise inmates during their daily activities or...
Correctional Supervisor
A Correctional Supervisor leads a team of correctional officers in a prison or correctional facility. You might attend to training needs, process s...
Correctional Case Manager
A Correctional Case Manager works with individual inmates in a prison or correctional facility. You might arrange rehabilitation activities or trai...
Criminal Defence Lawyer
A Criminal Defence Lawyer represents individuals accused of criminal offences, ensuring their legal rights are protected. You might work in private...
Legal Advocate
Legal Advocates help their clients understand their rights and choices as they navigate the justice system in Australia. They don’t usually represe...
Chief of Police
A Chief of Police leads a police force, ensuring the safety and security of the community. You might work in a city, town, or regional area, overse...
Criminal Investigator
A Criminal Investigator gathers facts and collects evidence for criminal cases. You might work for law enforcement agencies, private investigation...
About La Trobe University
La Trobe is a university known for making a positive difference in the lives of our students, partners and communities. We will become an even more valued and relevant university because of the way we respond to their needs in this time of great local and national crisis.
Our aim is to emerge as a more resilient, future-focused and necessarily more efficient institution that will thrive in a post-COVID world by being more sharply focused on the needs of our community, and by playing to our strengths in teaching and research.
