Overview

Murdoch offers combined degrees, which combine Criminology, and another bachelor degree in an integrated course of study. This allows students to gain a range of opportunities for the study of disciplines, which are greater than those for students studying one degree. Combined degrees with the Bachelor of Criminology include the … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Admission requirements

Entry requirements (onshore)
English language requirements

Learning outcomes

1.

CLOs 1 - 6 refer to B1345 Bachelor of Criminology. 

Describe the social, psychological, legal, technological and policy influences on criminal behaviour, policing and investigation methods.

2.

Evaluate the scientific evidence on the development, maintenance, investigation and/or responses to criminal behaviour. 

3.

Critique the social, psychological, legal and policy influences impacting on First Nations and CALD members of the community.

4.

Apply criminological theory to specific crime issues and/or cases to provide evidence based responses.

5.

Identify, attain and synthesise current criminological literature to produce a variety of written and oral  communications suitable for a range of audiences

6.

Discuss and/or critique professional standards, such as confidentiality, research ethics and/or client ethics, and recognise diversity within these standards. 

7.

CLOs 07 - 13 refer to B1380 Bachelor of Science (Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences).

Demonstrate a broad and coherent body of knowledge with depth in the underlying principles and concepts of at least one scientific discipline.

8.

Demonstrate broad understanding of the methods of science, including the processes involved in developing scientific knowledge.

9.

Retrieve, analyse, synthesise and evaluate scientific information from a range of sources.

10.

Demonstrate well-developed experimental and technical skills by performing and analysing the outcomes of scientific laboratory investigations.

11.

Convey scientific ideas, arguments and conclusions clearly and coherently through well-developed written and oral communication skills.

12.

Identify, analyse and generate solutions to unpredictable or complex problems by applying scientific knowledge and skills with initiative and well-developed judgement.

13.

Demonstrate ethical and professional conduct as a member of the scientific community.

Structure
96 credit points

Major54 credit points
Option9 credit points

Alternative exits

Students may exit with either a Bachelor of Criminology or Bachelor of Science provided they have met the complete requirements of these programs.