Study crime and its causes to work in law enforcement or prevention programs.
International students can study justice models, and gain knowledge in the social and environmental causes of criminal behaviour.
Bachelor degrees (undergraduate)
Bachelor of Criminal Justice
Intakes
Gain in-depth knowledge of our justice systems and a holistic approach to community justice with the Bachelor of Criminal Justice.
Fees
2024: A$14,300*
* fee per semester
2024: February, April, July
Campus
Footscray Park
Duration
3 years
Bachelor of Criminology
Fees
Intakes
Develop the legal and social understanding to solve real problems in the community with VU's Bachelor of Criminology.
2024: A$14,900*
* fee per semester
2024: February, April, July
Campus
City Campus
Duration
3 years
Short courses
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) VNEAP
EAP is a university and TAFE preparation course. It is designed for students with upper intermediate to advanced levels of English who want to gain admission to an Australian TAFE, undergraduate or postgraduate course.
Campus
City Campus
Duration
1000 hours
Can't find your course?
Studying professional legal development 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 3% 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
Depending on your area of study, your qualification will be recognised in areas including:
- police work and law enforcement
- community legal settings
- security and intelligence organisations
- corrections
- community courts
- youth justice
- community services.
Possible job titles include:
- police officer or correctional officer
- customs or border-force officer
- public service administrator
- court administrator
- corrections worker
- community justice worker.
