Bachelor of Criminology in Crime Science
Bachelor of Criminology in Crime Science
Learn about what can cause growing crime rates and look closely at the “who, what, when, where, why” and how offences are committed. In Crime Science you can combine your interest in science with your fascination for criminology. You’ll explore the areas of science that can lead to solving and…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Learn about what can cause growing crime rates and look closely at the “who, what, when, where, why” and how offences are committed.
In Crime Science you can combine your interest in science with your fascination for criminology. You’ll explore the areas of science that can lead to solving and preventing crime – and learn why more than one approach is often needed in problem-solving.
As part of your studies you’ll examine how crime hotspots are identified and how patterns of crime have changed over time. You will learn how data can identify and create opportunities for early intervention strategies and approaches to policing and crime prevention. Your studies will allow you to see the value of scientific methods in the analysis of crime trends and the difficulties faced by police forces in protecting the community.
3 reasons to study Crime Science at Murdoch
Murdoch is the only university in Australia to offer this course.
Use real local data on local crime to analyse crime problems and propose targeted problem-solving strategies through working with the different disciplines that crime science covers – law, forensics and criminology.
Build your network from within our Law, Forensics and Criminology disciplines making use of our strong ties to the Western
Australian legal and forensics community
What you’ll learn
Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:
Forensic anatomy and anthropology
Forensic science and miscarriages of justice
Advanced criminology
Crime science
International and transnational crimes
Your future career
Studying a Bachelor of Criminology in Crime Science will set you up for a career in the criminal justice system. Careers could include:
Federal or State Security and Law Enforcement Officer
Crime Prevention Officer
Criminologist
Community Corrections Officer
Juvenile Justice Officer
You’ll graduate with the skills you need to pursue roles within the court and corrections, police services, youth work, community groups, government departments and criminal forensics.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Murdoch University is based in Perth, the biggest city in Western Australia. It is a world-renowned research university, being a part of the Innovative Research Universities group. It has an impressive reputation for conducting ground-breaking studies, and experienced academics encourage students to be independent thinkers with a focus on the future. Murdoch offers around 230 undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs, and a series of dedicated scholarships for international students to help them with the costs of studying in Australia. The University boasts strong connections with overseas partners, domestic government departments and the wider working community, giving students a perfect springboard to take part in work placements and complete real-world projects in their subject area.
