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About the course
Create innovative solutions to social issues and build a safer community with La Trobe's Bachelor of Criminology.Understand crime in its broader social context and how our responses are shaped by gender, race, power and money. Address real-world problems while gaining a deeper understanding of issues such as family violence, international crime, youth justice, imprisonment and deaths in custody. The programme combines disciplinary knowledge, applied learning, and graduate competencies for professional career entry.
Career outcome
There is high demand for criminology experts. Skilled criminology professionals are needed in areas like corrections, crime prevention, intelligence, policy and juvenile justice. Possible career options include:criminologist or crime analystcommunity programs managercorrections officerspecialist police officer*case manager, justice worker or youth workerintelligence officer or analystpolicy officervictim advocatecourt officer, registrar or paralegal.*Dependent on completing police training and internal promotion.
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***
