Bachelor of Criminology

Deakin University

Melbourne, Australia

Since its establishment in 1974, Deakin University has always been ahead of the curve. Year after year, advancements in technology, groundbreaking research outcomes and course delivery methods have put Deakin at the forefront of higher education. We... Read more Since its establishment in 1974, Deakin University has always been ahead of the curve. Year after year, advancements in technology, groundbreaking research outcomes and course delivery methods have put Deakin at the forefront of higher education. We’ve gone from strength to strength – from being the first Australian university to specialise in distance education to cementing our position in the top 1% of universities globally.* Located in Victoria, Australia, Deakin has four campuses equipped with state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities – one in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, two in the port city of Geelong, and one in Warrnambool on the south-west coast of Victoria. We also offer online study via our premium online learning platform, affording students the flexibility to fit in study with their lifestyle. We are proud of our inclusive and student-focused culture, having been ranked Victoria’s #1 university for course satisfaction for 13 years running.^ With approximately 60,000 students, Deakin is the 7th largest of Australia’s 39 universities. We’re focused on delivering practical, industry-informed courses, ensuring our students graduate highly-skilled and career ready – that’s why we’re the #1 Victorian university for graduate employment. ~ Deakin’s four faculties offer a comprehensive range of courses across several study areas, many of which have received global recognition – we’re ranked #1 in the world for sport science,¹ #5 in the world for education² and #16 in the world for nursing.³ An enrolment of more than 12,000 international students from more than 130 countries supports Deakin’s strong international reputation. Entering a new era in Australia–India education collaboration, in 2024, Deakin became the first international university in the world to open a teaching campus in GIFT City, India. The campus focuses on bridging and building capacities in technology and business to prepare postgraduate students for the rapidly advancing digital economy; in India and across the globe. Deakin’s worldwide impact is also evident in our impactful research endeavours. Home to more than 14 research institutes and centres, our key research areas aim to address some of the biggest, most complex global challenges. Enabling a sustainable world is of particular importance, and we’re committed to making impactful change through environmental education, innovative research and climate ready campuses to help preserve our planet and grow sustainability for a brighter future. *2023 ARWU Rankings, 2024 QS World University Rankings. ^ Australian Graduate Survey 2010–2015, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016–2022, Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT). ~Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022, Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), based on overall employment for undergraduate students. ¹ ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments 2023. ² U.S. News & World Report, Best Global Universities Subject Rankings 2022–2023. ³ ShanghaiRanking's Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023. Since its establishment in 1974, Deakin University has always been ahead of the curve. Year after year, advancements in technology, groundbreaking research outcomes and course delivery methods have put Deakin at the forefront of higher education. We... Read More Since its establishment in 1974, Deakin University has always been ahead of the curve. Year after year, advancements in technology, groundbreaking research outcomes and course delivery methods have put Deakin at the forefront of higher education. We’ve gone from strength to strength – from being the first Australian university to specialise in distance education to cementing our position in the top 1% of universities globally.* Located in Victoria, Australia, Deakin has four campuses equipped with state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities – one in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, two in the port city of Geelong, and one in Warrnambool on the south-west coast of Victoria. We also offer online study via our premium online learning platform, affording students the flexibility to fit in study with their lifestyle. We are proud of our inclusive and student-focused culture, having been ranked Victoria’s #1 university for course satisfaction for 13 years running.^ With approximately 60,000 students, Deakin is the 7th largest of Australia’s 39 universities. We’re focused on delivering practical, industry-informed courses, ensuring our students graduate highly-skilled and career ready – that’s why we’re the #1 Victorian university for graduate employment. ~ Deakin’s four faculties offer a comprehensive range of courses across several study areas, many of which have received global recognition – we’re ranked #1 in the world for sport science,¹ #5 in the world for education² and #16 in the world for nursing.³ An enrolment of more than 12,000 international students from more than 130 countries supports Deakin’s strong international reputation. Entering a new era in Australia–India education collaboration, in 2024, Deakin became the first international university in the world to open a teaching campus in GIFT City, India. The campus focuses on bridging and building capacities in technology and business to prepare postgraduate students for the rapidly advancing digital economy; in India and across the globe. Deakin’s worldwide impact is also evident in our impactful research endeavours. Home to more than 14 research institutes and centres, our key research areas aim to address some of the biggest, most complex global challenges. Enabling a sustainable world is of particular importance, and we’re committed to making impactful change through environmental education, innovative research and climate ready campuses to help preserve our planet and grow sustainability for a brighter future. *2023 ARWU Rankings, 2024 QS World University Rankings. ^ Australian Graduate Survey 2010–2015, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016–2022, Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT). ~Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022, Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), based on overall employment for undergraduate students. ¹ ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments 2023. ² U.S. News & World Report, Best Global Universities Subject Rankings 2022–2023. ³ ShanghaiRanking's Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023.