CourseBachelor DegreeBCrimPol

A2014 Bachelor of Criminology and Policing

Faculty of Arts

Bachelor of Criminology and Policing (A2014) is a 3 years full-time, 144-credit-point, bachelor degree course from the Faculty of Arts, taught at Clayton. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.

Credit points: 144
Duration: 3 years full time; 6 years part time
Campus: Clayton; On campus
Guaranteed ATAR: 70

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Overview

Crime is a complex phenomena, which requires it to be viewed from various perspectives. In a joint-venture with Victoria Police, the Bachelor of Criminology and Policing is the only course of its kind in Victoria.

Providing you with an opportunity to achieve a university degree while facilitating a pathway to employment with Victoria Police, the Bachelor of Criminology and Policing is a three-year course which provides you with core studies in criminology and policing. Through core units you will develop a critical understanding of crime, the broader context in which crime occurs, the drivers of criminal behaviour, and the limits of formal and informal responses to crime.

Designed as a pathway to employment with Victoria Police, during the course you will be provided with information which outlines the Victoria Police application process. If you want to pursue a career in Policing you will be required to apply to Victoria Police during your second year of the course (NB: as part of the application process, you will be exempt from the Victoria Police Entrance Examination). If accepted, during the third year of your course, you will undertake studies which will allow you to complete your bachelor degree and concurrently commence a Diploma of Policing with Victoria Police. You will also be allocated a Victoria Police mentor who will support and guide you during your Diploma studies and your journey into the police force .

If you decide not to pursue a career in policing, or if you are unsuccessful in your attempts to enter the police force, you will be transferred into the Bachelor of Criminology where you will extend your knowledge of criminology and where you will further develop skills and expertise which will allow you to engage necessary stakeholders to effectively formulate, influence and evaluate crime and justice policies and practices in a variety of professional contexts.

You will also have the opportunity to enrich your degree by honing your academic and professional skills through a range of flagship rich educational experiences (FREE). For more information on eligibility please see FREE.

Course structure

Rules

To satisfy the requirements of the Bachelor of Criminology and Policing you must complete 144 credit points as specified in course requirements, including:
• a maximum of 60 credit points at Level 1; and
• a minimum of 36 credit points at Level 3, of which at least 24 credit points must be from criminology and policing.

Note 1. Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated.
Note 2. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code.

Part A. Core studies66 credit points

You must complete 66 credit points comprising:
- one of ATS2456 or ATS2469; and
- 60 credit points from the remaining units

Part B. Policing studies48 credit points

You must complete the following units.

Note 1. Monash units will be studied online whilst at the Police Academy.
Note 2. You will receive 24 credit points of credit towards the Bachelor of Criminology and Policing on the completion of the Diploma of Policing at the partner institution.

Part C. Free elective studies30 credit points

You must complete 30 credit points of free elective study.

Units from the elective list below are recommended as they enable you to further your discipline knowledge more broadly. Free elective units may be chosen from the faculty or across the University as long as you have the prerequisites and there are no restrictions on admission to the units. The units may be at any level ensuring that the course rules are satisfied for the Bachelor of Criminology and Policing.

You can enrich your degree by using some of your free electives to take a study tour, field trip or exchange opportunity in the first and second years of your degree. You can also use this space to hone your academic and professional skills with an internship or a range of practical units. See Arts enrichment and Intercultural studies list of units to discover the breadth of options available.

The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; undergraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 1-3. You may need permission from the owning faculty to enrol in some units taught by other faculties.

Note: You can complete ATS2456 or ATS2469 not already completed in Part A.

The handbook's description of this structure

The course is structured in three parts: Part A. Core studies, Part B. Policing studies and Part C. Free elective studies.

Part A. Core studies

The core studies develop across the following themes that combine to underpin criminology studies.

Expert knowledge

This will provide you with a foundational understanding of crime as a complex phenomenon, its social, economic and political impact, and the advantages and limitations associated with different strategies to address it. Students will gain an advanced understanding and develop critical thinking skills to reflect on important social issues such as inequality, vulnerability, and risk that have significant implications for the way we think about and deliver responses to crime, social justice, and security both in Australia and internationally.

Global reach and focus

This will enable you to develop an understanding of crime as a truly global phenomenon. You will learn about national and international criminal threats and develop the capacity to think critically about the role of state involved in crime prevention and crime control. From a comparative standpoint, students will study the ways that crime manifests in different jurisdictions and how different societies define, govern and respond to crime. Students will gain practical and theoretical knowledge.

Collaboration and Innovation

You will develop a suite of transferable professional skills to respond effectively to pressing criminal concerns. Students will learn the skills to engage necessary stakeholders to allow them to effectively formulate, influence and evaluate crime and justice policies and practices in a variety of professional contexts. You will develop a critical understanding and develop advanced communication skills for collaborative problem solving and be competent in working in teams to address the problem of crime.

Part B. Policing studies

You will have the opportunity to apply to join the Police force and continue your studies in a practical way, gaining real world experiences. Please refer to ‘Special Requirements’. If you are successful in gaining entry to the Police Academy, you will complete two Monash policing units online whilst completing a Diploma of Policing at the Police Academy in your third year.

Part C. Free elective studies

Free elective units enable students to further their knowledge of criminology and policing more broadly, or to select units from across the University in which they are eligible to enrol. You can also use your free electives for study tours, field trips, internships, exchange opportunities or explore the Arts enrichment and Intercultural studies for other available options.

Course progression map

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

The course comprises 144 credit points, structured into three parts: Part A. Core studies (66 credit points), Part B. Policing studies (48 credit points) and Part C. Free elective studies (30 credit points).

To satisfy the requirements of the Bachelor of Criminology and Policing you must complete 144 credit points as specified in course requirements, including:

a maximum of 60 credit points at Level 1; and
a minimum of 36 credit points at Level 3, of which at least 24 credit points must be from criminology and policing.

Note 1. Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated.
Note 2. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code.

Part A. Core studies (66 credit points)

You must complete 66 credit points comprising:

- one of ATS2456 or ATS2469; and

- 60 credit points from the remaining units

ATS1420 The global crime problem
ATS1421 Understanding crime
ATS1422 Crime prevention and crime control
ATS1423 Criminal justice in practice
ATS2456 Cybercrime and cybersecurity
ATS2458 Policing
ATS2469 Victims, justice and the law
ATS2552 Crime and justice policy
ATS2553 Indigenous justice in Australia
ATS2555 Foundations in researching crime and justice
ATS3081 Investigation and intelligence
ATS3187 Artificial Intelligence and algorithmic decision-making in the criminal justice system
ATS3466 Sex, gender and crime

Part B. Policing studies (48 credit points)

You must complete the following units.

Note 1. Monash units will be studied online whilst at the Police Academy.
Note 2. You will receive 24 credit points of credit towards the Bachelor of Criminology and Policing on the completion of the Diploma of Policing at the partner institution.

ATS3941 Police leadership and professional practice (12 credit points)
ATS3945 Contemporary issues in policing practice (12 credit points)

Part C. Free elective studies (30 credit points)

You must complete 30 credit points of free elective study.

Units from the elective list below are recommended as they enable you to further your discipline knowledge more broadly. Free elective units may be chosen from the faculty or across the University as long as you have the prerequisites and there are no restrictions on admission to the units. The units may be at any level ensuring that the course rules are satisfied for the Bachelor of Criminology and Policing.

You can enrich your degree by using some of your free electives to take a study tour, field trip or exchange opportunity in the first and second years of your degree. You can also use this space to hone your academic and professional skills with an internship or a range of practical units. See Arts enrichment and Intercultural studies list of units to discover the breadth of options available.

The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; undergraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 1-3. You may need permission from the owning faculty to enrol in some units taught by other faculties.

Note: You can complete ATS2456 or ATS2469 not already completed in Part A.

ATS1058 Deconstructing homicide
ATS2056 Crime and inequality
ATS2326 Youth social change and justice
ATS2456 Cybercrime and cybersecurity
ATS2457 Crime, media and culture
ATS2469 Victims, justice and the law

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1
identify, define and describe key global challenges to crime and responses to crime;
2
apply knowledge of contemporary criminological concerns to understand and examine crime and responses to crime at the local, national and international level;
3
work independently and as part of a team to compare and contrast a number of approaches to crime across different cultural, historical and geographical settings;
4
demonstrate sophisticated knowledge of models of engaging government and wider society to improve responses to crime and criminality;
5
apply skills to construct and communicate effectively, a variety of socially just responses to crime to different audiences;
6
apply practical skills and knowledge of law curriculum acquired at the police academy;
7
engage in the scholarship of professional practice to effectively respond to crime prevention and issues of crime.

Entry requirements

Guaranteed ATAR and selection rank

70; International: UERT Year 12/Foundation Band Band 3 (80-82.49); UERT Post-Secondary Band 2 (Credit)

Other applicants

VET Diploma graduates: To be considered, applicants who have completed VCE or its equivalent and who are applying with a Humanities or Social Science based diploma will require an average result of at least 60%. Applicants who have not completed VCE but have completed a Humanities or Social Science based diploma will require an average result of at least 70%. Programs that involve competency-based assessment without grades or marks will not meet the admission requirements.

VET Certificate IV graduates: To be considered, applicants who have completed VCE or its equivalent and who are applying with a Humanities or Social Science based Cert IV will require an average result of at least 80%.
Programs that involve competency-based assessment without grades or marks will not meet the admission requirements.
No credit is granted for these studies.

University: To be considered on the basis of tertiary study alone, applicants who have completed VCE or equivalent will be required to complete the equivalent of one year (48 credit points) of a recognised university degree and will require an average result of at least 60% (including failed units). For applicants who have completed less than the equivalent of one year of study, both the senior secondary qualification results and the units completed will be considered.

For applicants who do not have any formal qualifications completion of two single units at an Australian higher education or equivalent overseas educational institution satisfy minimum entry requirements, but four units are recommended to be competitive for selection, especially in Humanities or Social Science areas. Applicants should have at least a 60% average in their studies (including failed units). Studies must have been completed within five years of intended commencement.

English language

Monash Level A, that is: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test

Pathways

Monash Transition Program

More information

Progression to further studies

Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to a masters course. You must have completed all the requirements for your undergraduate degree with a minimum 60% average.

Notes for students

To support your application to the Victoria Police Academy, an event series will take place during Year 2 - Semester one of the course; you will apply for the Academy in May/June of Year 2. Further information will be provided to all students on this process at the start of Year 2.

You can enrich your degree to hone your academic and professional skills with a range of Flagship Rich Educational Experiences (FREE). These flagship rich educational experience units may be credited utilising your free electives, or alternatively in place of your discipline specific electives (up to 6 credit points) if approved by the faculty. There are both 6 and 12 credit point unit options available.

For information on eligibility please see FREE.

Other information

Crime is a complex phenomenon, which requires it to be viewed from various perspectives. In a joint partnership with Victoria Police, the Bachelor of Criminology and Policing is the only course of its kind in Victoria. The course provides you with an opportunity to achieve a university degree while facilitating a pathway to employment with Victoria Police to become a police officer.

Your university studies will take place across Years 1-3 of the course. You will complete core units that will allow you to develop a critical understanding of crime, the broader context in which crime occurs, the drivers of criminal behaviour, and the limits of formal and informal responses to crime. You will also take part in an exclusive series of events designed specially to give you a deeper insight into life at the Academy and prepare you for your Victoria Police recruitment application.

During the second year of the course, you will apply to Victoria Police (NB: as part of the application process, you will be exempt from the Victoria Police Entrance Examination). If your application is successful, you will be admitted to the Victoria Police Academy in Glen Waverley in Year 3 of the course. While at the Academy, you will complete your Diploma of Policing while training and complete the final two policing units; you will be paid a salary as a recruit from your first day of training. After passing your foundational training modules, you will graduate from the Academy with a Diploma of Policing and as a police officer with Victoria Police.

If you decide not to pursue a career in policing, or if you are unsuccessful throughout the Victoria Police recruitment process, you will be transferred into the Bachelor of Criminology where you will extend your knowledge of criminology and develop further skills and expertise which will allow you to engage necessary stakeholders to effectively formulate, influence and evaluate crime and justice policies and practices, in a variety of professional contexts.

Contacts

Academic Coordinator: Dr Ross Hendy

Common questions

How long is Bachelor of Criminology and Policing?

3 years full time, 144 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 6 semesters of full-time study.

What ATAR do I need for Bachelor of Criminology and Policing?

The guaranteed ATAR listed for 2027 entry is 70.

Where can I study Bachelor of Criminology and Policing?

At Clayton.

How do I plan my Bachelor of Criminology and Policing units?

Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.

Course details

Qualification: Bachelor Degree
AQF level: Level 7
Credit points: 144
Full time: 3 Years
Part time: 6 Years
Maximum time: 8 years

Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Abbreviation: BCrimPol
Award title: Bachelor of Criminology and Policing
Handbook years: 2022 2023 2024 2025 20262027