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Why study criminology at La Trobe?

Behind every crime is a human story and we need innovative professionals to help get to the bottom of them. That's where you come in. At La Trobe you'll explore crime in its broader social context and uncover how both crime and our response to it are shaped by gender, race, power and money.

You'll be able to:

  • Get real-world industry experience with organisations such as the Victoria Police or the Victims of Crime Tribunal
  • Get study that fits around you with fully online, on-campus and blended study options
  • Gain adaptable knowledge and skills in international crime, victimology and more

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Bachelor of Criminology

Bachelor of Criminology

Popular course

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Some of Australia's most important social problems are waiting to be solved. You'll be able to develop an advanced knowledge of criminology, learn the complex causes of crime and find out what you can do about them. Possible roles include:

  • policy officer
  • crime analyst
  • intelligence officer
  • court registrar and paralegal

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Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science

Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science

Popular course

StudyFlex

Learn to recognise the close connections between crime, the human mind and its effects on behaviour with skills in biological foundations to criminal justice. Possible roles include:

  • Justice policy
  • Human services in the justice sector
  • Intelligence officer
  • Corrections counsellor

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Diploma of Arts

Diploma of Arts

Choose the future you want with foundations skills and knowledge in the arts, with options spanning criminology, global studies, media and communications and more. Be ready to transition into the second year of a Bachelor of Arts.

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Didn't make the entry requirements to jump straight in?

No matter your education or work experience, La Trobe has other options to help you reach your career goals. By undertaking a Diploma of Arts or a Bachelor of Arts, you could enter directly into the second year of our Bachelor of Criminology with Advanced Standing for subjects completed.

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