Monash University
Bachelor of Criminology
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Bachelor of Criminology is a specialist degree that equips you with the professional skills, specialist knowledge and key capabilities relevant to careers in a wide range of Criminology-related fields. You’ll explore the local, national and global aspects of crime and justice, and become familiar with a range of lenses for understanding and assessing the impact of society’s changing responses to crime and justice.
In the Bachelor of Criminology degree at Monash, you’ll learn to identify credible evidence, understand how to measure and analyse the impact of policy, and develop solutions to real-world problems of crime and justice. Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge relevant to careers in Criminology.
You’ll be prepared to work in a broad range of professional domains, including: the Police Force, the Courts system, the Office of Corrections, Department of Justice, Anti-Corruption organisations, Attorney-General’s Departments, Community Legal Centres, Human Rights Organisations, International Criminal Justice Organisations, a range of private companies responding to issues of crime, and a range of non-governmental organisations in which Criminology specialist skills will provide a key competitive advantage.
Delivery mode
Monash University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Wellington Road, Clayton, VIC
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR 65.05 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 Monash University
Monash has a 60-year history of making a global impact through our outstanding research, diversity, breadth of alumni, partnerships and connections that result in new solutions and better outcomes. We do this with a global mindset that comes to life through our global locations.
