Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Business

About the course

Study criminology alongside business to analyse how crime, justice and organisations intersect. You’ll build knowledge of the Australian criminal justice system and the causes and impacts of crime, while developing core business capabilities and an understanding of ethical and legal issues in practice. The combined degree offers flexibility through electives and business majors, plus work-integrated learning and international opportunities for a Bachelor-level pathway in criminology and business.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across government, justice and business settings where analytical and commercial skills are valued. Potential pathways include compliance and risk, intelligence and security-related analysis, policy and program support, corporate governance and ethics, and operational or management roles in organisations dealing with crime prevention, regulatory environments or justice services. This combined Bachelor qualification supports careers spanning criminology-informed practice and business functions.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)