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Criminology
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Help make the world a safer place – study criminology at Deakin to discover the causes of crime and how it can be prevented. With the perfect balance of theory and practical learning you will explore a number of disciplines, including psychology, sociology and history.
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Find a criminology degree
Deakin provides specialised study for students seeking a career in the criminal justice system. Our teaching takes a unique and highly relevant approach to understanding security, surveillance, terrorism and policing, providing you with the necessary skills for a successful career in criminology.
Looking for a criminology degree that will prepare you for the workplace?
Graduate with on-the-job experience and a transferable skillset that can be applied to any industry.
Long-term industry partnerships
Our criminology courses are shaped with experts from law enforcement, private security and justice agencies. So you can be confident the knowledge and skills you gain will be highly relevant to your future career.
Practical learning opportunities
Set yourself apart when you graduate with invaluable on-the-job experience. Our work-integrated learning opportunities enable you to apply your skills in real-world settings.
Transferable skills to make an impact
Criminology students develop strong analytical, research and communication skills, which are transferable to almost any industry. You will gain the confidence to tackle complex social issues and make a positive impact on the world's challenges.
Start your journey with Deakin College
Take the first step towards your dream degree at Deakin College. Based on campus, Deakin College provides a supportive and smooth pathway to a world-class degree at Deakin University. Successfully complete the Diploma of Communication and transition directly into a second-year bachelor degree.
Top professional roles in criminology
Employment in public administration and safety is projected to grow 9.8% by 2034.* Get ahead with Deakin – we will help you build your network within the community and industry.
- 6,300 new jobs for police
- 9,900 new jobs for intelligence and policy analysts
- 3,500 new jobs for social professionals (such as criminologists).
Enjoy a world-class education
90.8% of Deakin undergraduates find jobs within four months of completing their course.^
Deakin is the best choice you can make if you are looking to challenge the status quo and understand the world in a more critical way.
Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Arts (Honours)/Doctorate of Philosophy (Criminology)
World-class teaching
Deakin’s industry-shaped courses and practical, real-world approach to learning will prepare you to be adaptable across the jobs of the future.
Strong industry connections
Gain a competitive advantage from our strong industry connections. Leaders from industry sit on our advisory board to collaborate with staff and ensure our courses reflect real-world best practices.
Leading the way
Deakin delivers one of the most established and forward-looking criminology courses in Australia.
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Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. For more information, visit our list of sources.
* 2024 Employment Projections - for the 10 years to 2034, Jobs and Skills Australia.
^ Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023, Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), based on domestic undergraduates in the labour market finding employment 4–6 months after course completion.
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