Why study criminology at La Trobe?
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Times Higher Education puts La Trobe in the world’s top 250.
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Bachelor of Criminology
With La Trobe's Bachelor of Criminology, you will gain the expertise, legal foundations and practical skills you need for a successful career in criminology.
Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science
La Trobe's Bachelor of Criminology / Bachelor of Psychological Science will position you to work at the forefront of the criminal justice sector.
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Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Criminology
Join the fight against cybercrime. Build a career at the forefront of technology with La Trobe’s Bachelor of Cybersecurity and Bachelor of Criminology.
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Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Criminology
Get to the root of crime and learn how to build a more just world with La Trobe’s Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Criminology.
Doctor of Philosophy
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree is an internationally recognised advanced research qualification. Kickstart your career with La Trobe University.
Master of Philosophy
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree is an internationally recognised master’s (by research) degree. Build a highly specialised skillset and grow your career.
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Add more depth with a criminology double degree
Studying two Bachelor’s degrees means you can combine different areas you’re passionate about. You’ll also undertake these degrees in a shorter time frame, with double degrees typically taking only one year longer than a single degree. This means you’ll graduate sooner, with two Bachelor’s degrees and two study specialities under your belt.
Some of our Bachelor of Criminology double degree options include:
Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science
Learn the close connections between crime, the human mind and behaviour. Our Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science combines knowledge of criminology with psychology, providing a skillset needed to work with victims, offenders and complex clients.
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Criminology
If you’re curious about the complex causes of crime and want to build a career at the cutting edge of law reform, our Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Criminology provides the skills, experience and confidence you need to make a lasting positive impact.
Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Criminology
With our Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Criminology, you’ll build a skillset at the forefront of technology and the law to tackle the ever-evolving threat of cybercrime, protect online networks and make critical evaluations of justice systems.
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