Bachelor of Forensic Science/Bachelor of Criminology
2013 Deakin University Handbook
| Award granted | Bachelor of Forensic Science / Bachelor of Criminology |
|---|---|
| Campus | Offered at Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
| Duration | 4 years full time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS course code | 075455D Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
| Deakin course code | D329 |
Students enrolled in this course will be required to undertake units of study at both the Geelong Waurn Ponds campus and the Geelong Waterfront campus. | |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Career opportunities
- Fees and charges
- Course rules
- Major sequences
- Course structure
- Details of major sequences
Course overview
Deakin University’s Bachelor of Forensic Science/Bachelor of Criminology is the only combined course in Victoria which provides the opportunity to study forensic science and criminology as a combined course.
The course has been designed to enable graduates to work both in specialised fields and across professional boundaries. It is contemporary and relevant, with teaching staff who are active researchers in their respective fields.
You will learn both arts and science traditions, giving you a broad appreciation of the professional, social, economic and cultural contexts of the forensic science and criminology disciplines.
You will have the opportunity to learn the skills and techniques essential to modern forensic science, including the examination and presentation of scientific evidence and courtroom skills. The course will also give you practical, professional training to enable you to study critical analysis in the fields of policing, security, corrections, crime prevention and community safety, and various paralegal fields.
In your forensic science studies you can choose to major in Forensic Biology or Forensic Chemistry. Other areas of study in the course include topics such as forensic analysis and interpretation, the criminal justice system, crime prevention and security, and designing and conducting criminological research.
Graduates may also have the opportunity to go on to further study and enter honours and postgraduate programs.
Students and graduates of this course are eligible to apply for membership of the Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society (ANZFSS).
Career opportunities
As a graduate of this course, you may find employment opportunities as a forensic scientist, criminologist or related role, in both the public and private sector, including areas such as the forensic science industry, science-based industries, teaching, government agencies, state and federal police, ASIO, correctional services, community services, and private security industries.
Fees and charges
Unit fees can be viewed within individual unit descriptions. You can search for a unit using the Unit Search.
Please be aware:
- Fees are calculated on a per unit basis
- Fees charged will depend on the individual units chosen
- Fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and services
Course rules
This combined course comprises 32 credit points of study. Students will undertake 16 credit point in the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment and 16 credit points in the Faculty of Arts and Education course-grouped units. Course requirements for both the Bachelor of Forensic Science (S324) and Bachelor of Criminology (A329) must be satisfied.
Forensic Science requirements (16 cp):
- At least 16 credit points of Science course-grouped units;
- 9 credit points of core Forensic Science units (plus 3 other core units shared with Criminology – ASL111, ASL113 and SLE112);
- Successful completion of SLE010 – Laboratory and Fieldwork Safety Induction Program (0 cp);
- Successful completion of a major sequence in either Forensic Chemistry or Forensic Biology;
- At least 4 credit points of Science course-grouped units at level 3;
- Up to 6 credit points of Science course-grouped units at level 1; and
- 3 credit points of Science course-grouped electives.
Criminology requirements (16 cp):
- At least 16 credit points of Arts course-grouped units;
- 12 credit points of Criminology units (including 9 credit points of core units and at least 3 credit points of electives. These choices must include 3 units shared with Forensic Science – ASL111, ASL113 and SLE112);
- At least 4 Arts course-grouped units at level 3;
- Up to 6 credit points of Arts course-grouped units at level 1; and
- 4 Arts course-grouped electives.
Major sequences
Course structure
Bachelor of Forensic Science
Core Units
| SLE010 | Unit description is currently unavailable * |
| SLE111 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| SIT191 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| SLE132 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| SLE210 | Unit description is currently unavailable # |
| SLE212 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| SLE213 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| SLE208 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| SLE313 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| SLE133 | Unit description is currently unavailable ^ |
| SLE155 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
^Note: Students who have completed Year 12 Chemistry or equivalent may choose to replace SLE133 Chemistry in Our World with an elective unit.
Forensic Biology - Additional core units for major
| SLE211 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| SLE221 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| SLE254 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| SLE321 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Forensic Chemistry- Additional core units for major
| SLE214 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| SLE229 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| SLE316 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| SLE318 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Bachelor of Criminology
Core Units
| ASL111 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ASL113 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| SLE112 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MLP103 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ASL204/ASL304 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ASL209/ASL309 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ASL221/ASL321 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ASL214 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ASL208/ASL308 | Unit description is currently unavailable ^ |
| MLP301 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Arts (criminology) course-grouped electives
| ASC304 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ASC270/ASC370 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ASC320 | Unit description is currently unavailable ^^ |
| ASL219/ASL319 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ASL222/ASL322 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ASL311 | Unit description is currently unavailable ^^^# |
| ASS229 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| HPS206 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
*SLE010 is a 0-credit-point compulsory unit
^This unit is available in all modes – on, off or fully online
^^This unit is offered in the wholly online teaching mode only - there will be no face to face teaching.
^^^ Internship units are normally undertaken in third level (or equivalent) and are subject to completion of specified prerequisite units and special application requirements. Interested students should contact Arts and Education Student Support and Enrolment Enquiries on their campus for further information.
# Not available in 2013 (available in 2014)
Details of major sequences
Students must complete a major sequence in either Forensic Biology or Forensic Chemistry on top of the core unit requirements:
Forensic Biology - unit set code MJ-S000049
The forensic biology major aims to provide you with the specific biological skills that are very important in the forensic science workplace. These biological-based skills complement the generic forensic science attributes developed in the core units of the course. Study in this area may lead to a career based on entomology, human anatomy and DNA based forensic science.
| SLE111 | Unit description is currently unavailable * |
| SLE132 | Unit description is currently unavailable * |
| SLE211 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| SLE212 | Unit description is currently unavailable * |
| SLE221 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| SLE254 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| SLE313 | Unit description is currently unavailable * |
| SLE321 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
* Already core units in the degree.
Forensic Chemistry - unit set code MJ-SU00015
The forensic chemistry major aims to provide you with the specific chemistry skills that are very important in the forensic science workplace. These chemically-based skills complement the generic forensic science attributes developed in the core units of the course. Study in this area may lead to a career based on toxicology, drug detection and chemical detection.
| SLE155 | Unit description is currently unavailable * |
| SLE210 | Unit description is currently unavailable * |
| SLE212 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| SLE213 | Unit description is currently unavailable * |
| SLE214 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| SLE229 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| SLE316 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| SLE318 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
* Already core units in the degree