Are you interested in law enforcement and correctional services? Do you want to develop legal and social understanding through the study of crimes and criminals to solve real problems in the community?
Studies in criminal justice and criminology provide specialised knowledge, skills and competencies to work in a range of professional and community settings.
Recent needs of the criminal justice profession are for graduates with skills in social science, criminal justice systems and law, including criminology, sociology and social philosophy.
Bachelor degrees (undergraduate)
Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Psychological Studies
Duration
3 years
Campus
Footscray Park
Delivery mode
Hybrid, In person
Prepare for a fascinating career in the justice system or community welfare, with VU's Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Psychological Studies.
Bachelor of Criminal Justice
Gain in-depth knowledge of our justice systems and a holistic approach to community justice with the Bachelor of Criminal Justice.
Duration
3 years
Campus
Footscray Park
Delivery mode
Hybrid, In person
Bachelor of Criminology
Duration
3 years
Campus
City Campus
Delivery mode
In person
Explore impactful legal and social issues and solve real problems in the community with a Bachelor of Criminology at Victoria University (VU).
Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Studies
Study the motivations that underpin criminal acts, and gain the knowledge needed to make a difference in the community, with the Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Studies at Victoria University.
Duration
4 years
Campus
City Campus, Footscray Park
Delivery mode
In person
Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Criminology
Duration
4.5 years
Campus
City Campus, Online Self-Paced
Delivery mode
In person, Online Self-Paced
Launch a career investigating and prosecuting crime, or defending the accused, with a law and criminology degree from VU.
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Criminology
Complete a Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Criminology at Victoria University, and establish your place as a leading lawyer, communicator and researcher.
Duration
4.5 years
Campus
City Campus, Online Real Time
Delivery mode
In person, Online Real Time
Bachelor of Youth Work and Criminal Justice
Improve the lives of young people caught up in the justice system, with a Bachelor of Youth Work and Criminal Justice from Victoria University; enquire now.
Duration
3 years
Campus
Footscray Park
Delivery mode
In person, Online Real Time
Postgraduate
Graduate Certificate in Crime Prevention
Take your legal career the next step with the Graduate Certificate in Crime Prevention at Victoria University.
Duration
0.5 years
Campus
City Campus
Delivery mode
Hybrid
Master of Criminology
Develop your law and legal skills and understanding with the Master of Criminology at Victoria University.
Duration
1.5 years
Campus
City Campus
Delivery mode
In person
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Studying criminal justice & criminology at VU
At Victoria University (VU), we want you to follow your passion and excel in the industry you've always dreamed of.
We're one of Australia's most industry-connected institutions, and are one of the top 2% of universities in the world.
You'll learn from leading industry professionals who combine theory with practice to prepare you for your career from day one.
Careers
When students graduate they will be qualified to seek employment in the criminal justice system.
Many of our criminolgy and criminal justice graduates also gain employment in:
- community legal settings
- law firms
- security and intelligence organisations
- welfare and support agencies.
