Criminology Major

This major can be taken by students enrolled in the pre-2008 Bachelor of Arts - please refer to the course overview for details.

see course objectives

A major in criminology usually consists of eight 12.5-point subjects, totalling 100 points. It comprises:

• two first-year subjects in criminology (25 points); and
• three second-year subjects in criminology (37.5 points), including the compulsory subject Critical Analytical Skills; and
• three third-year subjects (37.5 points).

Students who commenced their degree before 2007 will need to complete 112.5 points toward this major in order to complete the major. For the specific major structure you must follow, refer to the handbook produced in the year you commenced your degree, available online at https://psc.unimelb.edu.au/.

If you have any questions about the major structure or subjects, please contact the Arts & Music Student Centre.

Criminology: Level 1 Subjects

Criminology: Level 2 Compulsory Subject

Critical Analytical Skills is compulsory for students completing a major in Criminology.

Criminology: Level 2 Elective Subjects

Criminology: Level 3 Compulsory Subject

Only students completing a major in criminology may complete this subject.

Criminology: Level 3 Elective Subjects