Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Criminology
- Course CRICOS Code：101331
- World Ranking (QS)：NO.55
- Course Duration：4 years
- Australian State：VictoriaVIC
- Australian City：Melbourne
- Course Intake：Semester 1,Semester 2
Course Description
This double degree will give you the foundation to analyse crime, victimisation, and the criminal justice system, together with lifelong critical thinking that is acquired through study in the arts and humanities. Gain the industry-relevant specialist skills needed for working in a world of constant change.
Both of these Bachelor degrees will teach you how to look at problems you see locally and globally, and apply the knowledge you’ve learned to develop solutions. You will be equipped to identify what credible evidence is, understand how to measure and analyse the impact of policy, and develop informed, independent thinking skills. Take the opportunity to combine criminology with areas of study that offer a natural pairing such as psychology, sociology, behavioural studies, gender studies, anthropology, languages, journalism and philosophy.
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The Bachelor of Arts allows you to choose from over forty areas of study, and to develop the research skills, advanced discipline knowledge and self-reliance to acquire information, assess evidence and convey complex ideas. You will be able to enrich your global awareness through a multitude of internship, professional engagement and overseas study opportunities such as the Monash Arts Global Immersion Guarantee, preparing you to live and work in complex and culturally diverse environments while building a community of like-minded peers. You'll develop a rich understanding of human difference and communication, and the complexities of social organisation.
The Bachelor of Criminology is the study of crime and social control: how we define it, what causes it, and how we respond to it provide a window into our society. The degree will give you an understanding of victimisation and perpetration, and inequality and its impacts. You will consider the local, national and global aspects of crime and justice while assessing society’s changing responses. Learn about crime committed by individuals, groups, organisations and states and the mechanisms of the criminal justice system including police, courts and corrections. You will engage with policy leaders in crime and justice, and experience criminal justice in action in a range of international, national and local contexts. Take the opportunity to combine criminology with areas of study that offer a natural pairing such as psychology, sociology, behavioural studies, gender studies, anthropology.
With a double degree in Arts and Criminology, you will cultivate skills in critically evaluating evidence, developing your own supported arguments, and understanding of the possibilities and challenges of reform. You will become an expert in your chosen discipline, and will be work ready, equipped with the core skills employers in all sectors are looking for.
Basic Information
| Course Discipline |
Arts,Criminology |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Qualification Level |
Bachelor/Undergraduate |
| 2024 Course Tuition Fee (Annual) |
$AUD 33,000 |
| Course Duration |
4 years |
| Campus(es) |
Clayton |
Entry Requirements
| Academic Requirements |
*** All applicants must satisfy the following prerequisites or their equivalents.
1. Australian VCE subjects -
English - Monash minimum: Level 1, that is:Units 3 & 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in English other than EAL.
2 . IB subjects-
English- Monash minimum: Level 1, that is:At least 4 in English SL or 3 in English HL or 5 in English B SL or 4 in English B HL.
3. VET Diploma graduates: To be considered, applicants who have completed VCE or its equivalent and who are applying with a Humanities or Social Science based diploma will require an average result of at least 60%. Applicants who have not completed VCE but have completed a Humanities or Social Science based diploma will require an average result of at least 70% Programs that involve competency-based assessment without grades or marks will not meet the admission requirements.
4. VET Certificate IV graduates: To be considered, applicants who have completed VCE or its equivalent and who are applying with a Humanities or Social Science based Cert IV will require an average result of at least 80%. Programs that involve competency-based assessment without grades or marks will not meet the admission requirements. No credit is granted for these studies
5. Higher Education - University: To be considered on the basis of tertiary study alone, applicants who have completed VCE or equivalent will be required to complete the equivalent of one year (48 credit points) of a recognised university degree and will require an average result of at least 60% (including failed units). For applicants who have completed less than the equivalent of one year of study, both the senior secondary qualification results and the units completed will be considered.
For applicants who do not have any formal qualifications completion of two single units at an Australian higher education or equivalent overseas educational institution satisfy minimum entry requirements, but four units are recommended to be competitive for selection, especially in Humanities or Social Science areas. Applicants should have at least a 60% average in their studies (including failed units). Studies must have been completed within five years of intended commencement. |
| English Requirements |
IELTS : 6.5 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0
PTE: 58 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 50, Reading 50, Speaking 50 and Writing 50
TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18 and Writing 21 |
| Portfolio Required |
NO |
| Work Experience Required |
NO |