Bachelor of Criminology / Bachelor of Global Security
Murdoch University
About
Terrorism – and how to deal with it – has become one of the biggest security challenges of our time.This is the first course of its kind in Australia.
It has been designed to build the expertise in criminology and security you need to help tackle today’s global concerns.In our Bachelor of Criminology you can specialise in Criminal Behaviour, Legal Studies or Crime Science.
Learn what causes growing crime rates, what goes on behind criminal minds and behaviours, and discover how the legal system shapes our society.Our Bachelor of Global Security allows you to specialise in Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies.
Delve into the history and causes of terrorism, how it affects society and what can be done about it.7 reasons to study a combined degree in Criminology and Global Security at MurdochThis course is not offered anywhere else in Australia.
Learn new ways of thinking to help address terrorism, today’s biggest global security challenge.
Explore a range of perspectives on issues including interpersonal violence, political violence and transnational crime, including money laundering.
Gain a nuanced understanding of criminal behaviour, crime science and the security challenges of the Indo-Pacific region, including Australia.
Travel to Indonesia for a semester as part of our Study Indonesia Australian Consortium for 'In-Country' Indonesian Studies (ACICIS) program, and put your learning into practice.
Your combined degree will give you a unique skill set, as you can step into two different fields and graduate with two qualifications.
Learn from experts in terrorism and criminology issues.
They might even pop up on TV or in printed articles in between lectures because they’re often asked for their expertise, opinions and advice in the media.
Structure
Murdoch Spine 9 credit points
Required Units 6 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| MSP100 | Career Learning: Managing Your Career | 3 |
| MSP200 | Building Enterprise Skills | 3 |
Specified Electives 3 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| MSP201 | Real World Learning | 3 |
| OR | ||
| ART208 | Presenting in Public: Writing and Performing for Professional Contexts | 3 |
| OR | ||
| KAC102 | Wandju Boodja (Welcome to Country) | 3 |
| OR | ||
| GRD204 | Design Thinking for Innovation | 3 |
| OR | ||
| CRM310 | CRM Internships (WIL) | 3 |
| OR | ||
| POL301 | Public Policy Project | 3 |
| OR | ||
| POL340 | Public Policy Internship | 6 |
| OR | ||
| ART307 | In-Country Studies Indonesia | 6 |
Course Core 36 credit points
Required Units - Criminology 6 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| CRM306 | Advanced Criminology | 3 |
| CRM307 | Culture, Diversity and Crime | 3 |
Specified Electives - Criminology 12 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| CRM388 | Treatment of Criminal Behaviour | 3 |
| OR | ||
| BMS213 | Forensic Anatomy and Anthropology | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LEG203 | Indigenous Peoples, Law and Society | 3 |
| OR | ||
| CRM310 | CRM Internships (WIL) | 3 |
| OR | ||
| CRM202 | Corrections | 3 |
| OR | ||
| CRM389 | Psychology and Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| CRM302 | Children and Crime | 3 |
| OR | ||
| CRM219 | International and Transnational Crimes | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LEG323 | Social and Welfare Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LEG391 | Alternative Dispute Resolution | 3 |
| OR | ||
| BSL391 | Alternative Dispute Resolution | 3 |
| OR | ||
| BRD205 | Crime Through the Ages | 3 |
Required Units - Global Security 12 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| POL133 | Politics, Power and Policy | 3 |
| POL236 | US Policies and Global Security | 3 |
| POL345 | International Security Studies | 3 |
| POL201 | Global Justice, Aid and Security | 3 |
Specified Electives - Global Security 6 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| POL228 | Democracy, Dictatorship and Capitalism | 3 |
| OR | ||
| POL298 | International Political Economy | 3 |
| OR | ||
| POL246 | Public Policy Analysis | 3 |
| OR | ||
| POL226 | Sex and Gender Matters | 3 |
| OR | ||
| POL331 | Democracy in Doubt | 3 |
| OR | ||
| POL332 | Administering Global Governance and Global Business | 3 |
| OR | ||
| POL340 | Public Policy Internship | 6 |
| OR | ||
| ART307 | In-Country Studies Indonesia | 6 |
Major 48 credit points
Criminology Major 24 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| MJ-CRIB | Criminal Behaviour | 24 |
| OR | ||
| MJ-CRIS | Crime Science | 24 |
| OR | ||
| MJ-LEGS | Legal Studies | 24 |
| OR | ||
| MJ-WCCC | White Collar and Corporate Crime | 24 |
Global Security Major 24 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| MJ-TCS | Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies | 24 |
Options 3 credit points
For more information about the structure, please view the Handbook
General Electives 3 credit points
Entry requirements
Advanced Standing
Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.
Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.
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Adjustment for Murdoch RISE
Murdoch RISE is a selection rank adjustment, as part of our commitment to helping students from regional, Indigenous and low socio-economic backgrounds gain university entry.
If you achieve an ATAR of 60.00 - 89.95, a Murdoch RISE adjustment factor of up to 10.00 points may help you get into your preferred course. Murdoch RISE can increase your selection rank up to a maximum of 90.00.
There’s no application or need to register. If you are eligible, the adjustment factor is automatically added to your raw ATAR score when you apply.
This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai, Singapore and Myanmar campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.
Learning outcomes
- international and transnational crimes
- psychology and law
- social and welfare law
- understanding international politics
- US policies and global security.
Institution
