Deakin provides specialised study for students seeking a career in the criminal justice system. Our teaching takes a unique and highly relevant approach to understanding security, surveillance, terrorism and policing, providing you with the necessary skills for a successful career in criminology.
An undergraduate degree is generally completed between two to four years, depending on the pattern of study and any recognition of prior learning you may have. Associate degrees, bachelor and bachelor with honours are all undergraduate degrees.
A postgraduate qualification can be undertaken by students who have already completed an undergraduate degree or possess significant, demonstrable work experience. Postgraduate courses include graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, masters and PhDs, as well as specialist programs for industry professionals.
Graduate with on-the-job experience and a transferable skillset that can be applied to any industry.
Our criminology courses are designed in conjunction with professional bodies, including Victoria Police and the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. So you can be confident the knowledge and skills you gain will be highly relevant to your future career.
Set yourself apart when you graduate with invaluable on-the-job experience. Our work-integrated learning opportunities enable you to apply your skills in real-world settings.
Criminology students develop strong analytical, research and communication skills, which are transferable to almost any industry. You will gain the confidence to tackle complex social issues and make a positive impact on the world's challenges.
Take the first step towards your dream degree at Deakin College. Based on campus, Deakin College provides a supportive and smooth pathway to a world-class degree at Deakin University. Successfully complete the Diploma of Communication and transition directly into a second-year bachelor degree.
Employment in public administration and safety is projected to grow 8.8% by 2033.* Get ahead with Deakin – we will help you build your network within the community and industry.
90.8% of Deakin undergraduates find jobs within four months of completing their course.^
Deakin is the best choice you can make if you are looking to challenge the status quo and understand the world in a more critical way.
Taylor, Australia
Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Arts (Honours)/Doctorate of Philosophy (Criminology)
Deakin’s industry-shaped courses and practical, real-world approach to learning will prepare you to be adaptable across the jobs of the future.
Gain a competitive advantage from our strong industry connections. Leaders from industry sit on our advisory board to collaborate with staff and ensure our courses reflect real-world best practices.
Deakin delivers one of the most established and forward-looking criminology courses in Australia.
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Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. For more information, visit our list of sources.
* 2023 Employment Projections - for the 10 years to 2033, Jobs and Skills Australia.
^ Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023, Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), based on domestic undergraduates in the labour market finding employment 4–6 months after course completion.
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