Bachelor of Criminology

Criminology looks at why crime happens, what follows from it and how communities try to prevent it and respond.

Compare 13 providers

How long it takes: 3 years; full time
Entry ATAR: From 40.6; Lowest offered at La Trobe University, 2026
How you can study: Online or on campus
Taught by: 13 providers; 4 states and territories

Is this course right for you?

What the Bachelor of Criminology asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

an interest in why people commit crimes
a fair and open-minded attitude
good research and writing skills
the ability to weigh up different points of view

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Bachelor or Diploma?

The Bachelor of Criminology is the higher level qualification. The Diploma in Criminology sits at a lower level.

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Where you can study this course

There are 13 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

Monash University
Clayton, VIC
4.3from 1,955 Google reviews
ATAR
65.2 lowest
(75.2 median, 2026)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Next intake
Feb 2027
Course page for Monash University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Staff are supportive and resolve issues quickly
What to weigh up
- Admin replies can be slow
- Feedback from teaching staff can be limited
Western Sydney University
Liverpool, Penrith, NSW
4.2from 1,872 Google reviews
ATAR
51.65 lowest
(60.2 median, 2024)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Website for Western Sydney University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Staff are friendly and supportive
- Good academic experience and learning
What to weigh up
- Admin can be slow to respond
Macquarie University
North Ryde, NSW
4.4from 1,202 Google reviews
How you study
Online or on campus
(full or part time)
Course page for Macquarie University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Lecturers care and help students understand
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Student support can be hard to reach
Deakin University
Geelong Waurn Ponds, Melbourne Burwood, VIC
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4.4from 2,192 Google reviews
ATAR
50.35 lowest
(61 median, 2026)
How you study
Online or on campus
(full or part time)
Next intake
Feb 2027
Website for Deakin University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Lecturers are approachable, supportive and knowledgeable
- Support services are helpful for students
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
Victoria University
City Flinders, City Queen, VIC
3.9from 1,562 Google reviews
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Next intake
Feb 2027
Flinders University
Bedford Park, City, SA
4.3from 1,059 Google reviews
ATAR
55.8 lowest
(65.55 median, 2026)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Next intake
Mar 2027
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La Trobe University
Bendigo, Melbourne, VIC
4.3from 1,101 Google reviews
ATAR
40.6 lowest
(55 median, 2026)
How you study
Online or on campus
(full or part time)
Next intake
Feb 2027
Website for La Trobe University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Lecturers are friendly and supportive
What to weigh up
- Admin and support can be slow to respond
- Some find courses light on practical content
University of Wollongong
UOW South Western Sydney, Wollongong, NSW
4.3from 747 Google reviews
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Website for University of Wollongong (opens in a new tab)
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Course and assessment changes can disrupt study