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3 years full-time / 6 years part-time
On campus
Full-time / Part-time · Full-time study load is more than 24 credit points per semester (approximately more than 2 subjects); part-time is 24 credit points or fewer per semester.
February 2026 | July 2026
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Student Information
Tuition Fee
Commonwealth Supported Places. AU$38,400 (2026 annual)
Duration
3 years full-time / 6 years part-time
Intakes
February | July
Study Mode
On-campus / Full-time / Part-time
Entry Requirements
Eligibility
Domestic applicants — General:
ATAR / Selection rank:
Applicants with recent secondary education (current or within past two years):
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study:
Applicants with Higher Education study:
Applicants with Work and Life Experience:
Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT):
Professional compliance:
International students:
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Criminal Intelligence
Elective subject covering criminal intelligence
Criminal Behaviour Analysis
Elective subject covering criminal behaviour analysis
Drug-Related Crime
Elective subject covering drug-related crime
Forensic Studies
Elective subject covering forensic studies
Victimology
Elective subject covering victimology
Border Security
Elective subject covering border security
Youth Justice
Elective subject covering youth justice
Criminal Procedure
Elective subject covering criminal procedure
Evidence in Practice
Elective subject covering evidence in practice
Terrorism and Society
Elective subject covering terrorism and society
Contemporary Sentencing
Elective subject covering contemporary sentencing
Mediation
Elective subject covering mediation
Case Management Practice
Elective subject covering case management practice
Community Corrections
Elective subject covering community corrections
Common Questions
The minimum ATAR entry score is 60.50. This refers to the lowest selection rank to which an offer was made, including consideration of any adjustment factors, for current and recent Year 12 applicants. Entry is competitive and applicants are ranked in order of merit. Up to 28 aggregate adjustment points may be available through equity access schemes and subject adjustments.
The Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice is a 3-year full-time degree (or 6 years part-time). It consists of 17 core subjects plus 6 electives. In Year 1, students complete 7 core subjects and 1 elective, covering key institutions, policing, correctional systems, criminological theory, criminal law and criminal psychology. In Year 2, students complete 6 core subjects and 2 electives, focusing on crime prevention, corrections, justice policy, international human rights and research skills. In Year 3, students complete 4 core subjects and 3 electives, including a 50-day work placement (internship) in a criminal justice organisation.
For domestic students in Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP), the annual student contribution amount for 2026 is between AU$4,738 and AU$17,399 depending on the band of each enrolled subject. Subjects in this degree are likely to fall under the 'Law, Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Communications, Society and Culture' band, which carries a maximum annual student contribution of AU$17,399 for a standard full-time year. The student services and amenities fee (SSAF) is a maximum of AU$373 for 2026. Eligible students may defer payment via HECS-HELP and SA-HELP loan schemes. For international students, the 2026 annual tuition fee is AU$38,400.
The course has two intakes per year: February and July. It is offered at RMIT's Melbourne City Campus. The program code is BP023 and the CRICOS code is 118024A.
The degree includes a formal 50-day work placement in Year 3 within a criminal justice or related organisation, such as Victoria Police, the Australian Federal Police, Customs and Border Security, Corrections, Community Services, or the courts system. Students also work on real cases of wrongful conviction through the Bridge of Hope Innocence Initiative and have the opportunity to study alongside incarcerated students. International opportunities are also available, including completing part of your studies or field placement overseas in countries such as the UK, Canada and the United States, through RMIT's network of over 165 partner universities.
Applicants with VET qualifications are assigned a selection rank comparable to an ATAR based on their highest completed qualification: Advanced Diploma is ranked at 81, Diploma at 72, and Certificate IV at 54. Applicants are encouraged to submit a personal statement of 300–500 words outlining their reasons for wanting to study the program, intended career path, personal strengths, and any related work or voluntary experience.
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