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Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
RMIT University

300

in world overall ranking*

30

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

Study how crime, justice and social policy intersect, and examine how legal and justice systems respond to offending and victimisation. You’ll explore policing, courts and corrections alongside human rights and global crime issues, and build practical skills through case-based learning. This bachelor degree provides a grounded understanding of criminology and criminal justice in an Australian urban context. The programme builds legal reasoning, case analysis, and professional ethics for legal practice and public service pathways.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across criminal justice and related public and private sectors, applying analytical and policy skills to real-world problems. Career paths may include criminologist, investigator, victim support officer, counsellor, mediator, and security or compliance roles, as well as work in government agencies, community services and justice organisations. This bachelor degree prepares you for careers in criminology and criminal justice. Preparing graduates for legal practice, paralegal, compliance, and public sector legal support roles.

Entry requirements

ATAR 60.50*


Living Costs in Sydney**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,207 - 2,918
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,599 - 2,115
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$38,400 per year

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Information

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Full-time 3 years, Part-time 6 years years

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February, July

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Melbourne City

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BP023

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconLPDP-RMIT SCHOLARSHIP

100% of tuition fees

tick iconMACC SCHOLARSHIP

A$10,000

tick iconRMIT READY BURSARY

20% of tuition fees

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