Overview

Murdoch offers the opportunity for students to complete combined degrees in Criminology and Global Security in an integrated course of study. The combined degree offers disciplinary depth and breadth greater than is achievable in either of the individual degrees or through double majors in either the Bachelor of Criminology or … For more content click the Read More button below.

Contacts

Academic Chair

Admission requirements

Entry requirements (onshore)
English language requirements

Learning outcomes

1.

COLO1-6 are Criminology Learning Outcomes

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. 

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COLO7-13 are Global Security Learning Outcomes

Solve real-world human, environmental, political, cyber, terrorism and/or other security challenges.

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Explain and analyse the political and social contexts in which security policies, institutions, actors and agencies operate.

9.

Critically evaluate competing strategies, theoretical understandings, and sources of knowledge that inform approaches to global security.

10.

Effectively communicate ideas, synthesise complex information, and make evidence-based arguments in relation to global security.

11.

Design and manage self-directed projects of increasing sophistication, involving ethical and independent inquiry.

12.

Act as global citizens, contributing as informed participants within scholarly, professional and other communities, working with diverse people and ideas to address security challenges.

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Wield valuable skills that prepare graduates for professional futures, such as ethical practices, creative problem solving, analytical thinking, effective communication, and the ability to work constructively independently and with others.

Structure
96 credit points

Options27 credit points