Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Gippsland, Victoria, Australia

Level: Bachelor
Duration: 3.0F/P
Campus: Berwick (VIC)
Intl. Tuition: A$38,000 (2027-28)
Home Tuition: A$18,025 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))

Create an Ascenda account to see your Fit Score for the programmes you look at, based on your predicted grades. You can also save a shortlist, compare programmes side by side and track your applications in one place.

Course Overview

The university hasn't published a course summary we can show here. See the course page on the university's website for full details.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Social science graduates develop analytical and research skills valued across the civil service, consultancy, research organisations, NGOs and business. Many proceed to postgraduate specialisation or professional training.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Student life (indicative)

Ballarat offers a great outdoor-focused student lifestyle with beaches, cafés and a welcoming community.

The University at a Glance

Student Population: 12,478
Staff Ratio: 19.0:1
International: 32.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate: 75.0%; of graduates employed

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition: A$38,000; per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Home Tuition: A$18,025; per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page

City & Location

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Admission notes

Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Guaranteed ATAR: If you receive an ATAR of 50.00 or higher and complete all the requirements for this course, you will be guaranteed an offer. VET studies in Year 12 Applicants who have completed a Certificate III as part of their year 12 will be considered for this course. Subject adjustment A study score of 35 in any Humanities, any History, Literature, Legal Studies or Philosophy equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 5 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Federation University Australia Equity schemes information and the Federation University Australia website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Guaranteed ATAR: If you receive an ATAR of 50.00 or higher and complete all the requirements for this course, you will be guaranteed an offer. VET studies in Year 12 Applicants who have completed a Certificate III as part of their year 12 will be considered for this course. Subject adjustment A study score of 35 in any Humanities, any History, Literature, Legal Studies or Philosophy equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 5 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Federation University Australia Equity schemes information and the Federation University Australia website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Minimum requirements Previous higher education studies with results at a pass level, including any 'single subjects of study', or successful completion of a tertiary preparatory program such as the Federation Access Studies (FAST) course. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Federation University Australia Equity schemes information and the Federation University Australia website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Minimum requirements Successful completion of a relevant VET qualification at Certificate III level or higher. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Federation University Australia Equity schemes information and the Federation University Australia website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Minimum requirements Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience in a justice
or community and human services
related field, completed within the last 10 years. Applicants must also successfully achieve a score of at least 70% on a literacy test provided by the University. Applicants who do not meet these criteria should consider a pathway course such as the Federation Access Studies (FAST) course. Literacy Test If VCE English requirements or equivalent have not been met, a Literacy assessment is required to demonstrate the pre
requisite requirements. Click to Register for Test SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Federation University Australia Equity schemes information and the Federation University Australia website | Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English.

Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.

Campus & City Life

Student Population: 12,478; Total students
Staff Ratio: 19:1; Students per staff
International Students: 32%; Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size: Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative): Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative): 8.5/10
Transport: Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene: Friendly community

Student Life & City (indicative)

Ballarat offers a great outdoor-focused student lifestyle with beaches, cafés and a welcoming community.

What Students Love

Historic city & heritage
Great café culture
Thriving student social scene
Parks & green spaces

University Stats

Total Students12,478

Student-to-Staff Ratio19:1

International Students32%

Safety Index (indicative)8.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment: 75%; Employed after graduation
Placement Year: Not offered; Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Social science graduates develop analytical and research skills valued across the civil service, consultancy, research organisations, NGOs and business.
Many proceed to postgraduate specialisation or professional training.