Bachelor of Arts
Popular course
Start dates: Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years
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Courses
Looking to study crime, justice and legal studies? It's available as a major or minor in our Bachelor of Arts, or a range of courses related to this interest area is listed below.
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Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Location: Melbourne
Start dates: Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Health Sciences
Double degree
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 66.10
Start dates: Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
Double degree ATAR and location:Melbourne: 71.75
Start dates: Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Duration: 4.5 years full-time (4 years in an accelerated program) or part-time equivalent4.5 years
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Arts
Double degree ATAR and location:Albury-Wodonga: N/PBendigo: N/PMildura: N/AShepparton: N/P
Start dates: Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Duration: 4 yearsFour years full time
Bachelor of Criminology
Popular course ATAR and location:Melbourne: 62.60Bendigo: 66.25
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMarch (Melbourne and regional campuses) and July (Melbourne Campus only)
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years
Bachelor of Criminology (Honours)
Location: Melbourne
Start dates: Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time
Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws
Double degree ATAR and location:Melbourne: 90.60Bendigo: N/P
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMarch (Melbourne and regional campuses) and July (Melbourne Campus only)
Duration: 5 years full-time or part-time equivalent5 years
Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science
Double degree ATAR and location:Melbourne: 62.55Bendigo: 63.40
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsSemester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts
Double degree ATAR and location:Melbourne: 90.00Bendigo: N/P
Start dates: Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Duration: 5 years full-time or part-time equivalent5 years
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: AnytimeAnytime
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Master of Arts (Humanities and Social Sciences)
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: AnytimeAnytime
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years
Master of Philosophy
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: AnytimeAnytime
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Career opportunities in crime, justice and legal studies
Career pathways
Crime, justice and legal studies builds skills in research, problem solving and communication to prepare you for a career in a range of industries.
Possible roles include:
- Criminologist
- Human rights advocate
- Mediator
- Community legal educator
- Research and policy developer
Future employers
Potential employers of crime, justice and legal studies graduates include:
- Victorian Police Association
- RSPCA
- Legal Services Commission
- Department of Justice
- Law firms
- Department of Health and Human Services