Bachelor of Criminology
Gain the expertise and real-life experience for a range of exciting career options in the rapidly-developing field of criminology.
Bachelor of Psych/Bachelor of Criminology
The combination of a Criminology and Psychology degree means you'll explore criminal behaviour, relationships and the inner workings of the human mind.
Master of Criminology
Gain the competitive edge needed to respond to a wide range of tasks in the criminal justice system and the field of criminology with a Master of Criminology at Murdoch University.
Why study criminology at Murdoch University?
Embark on a remarkable journey in criminology, where you’ll explore the psychological, legal, and social dimensions of crime, guided by experienced criminologists who bring real-world insight into every lecture.
Learning environment
Benefit from the guidance of accomplished criminologists who bring their real-world expertise to mentor you, supporting you in your exploration of social and crime problems from a unique perspective.
Our Major Crime review initiative gives you the opportunity to actively contribute to solving real-life homicide and missing person cases, acquiring invaluable hands-on experience.
Career opportunities
Our courses open doors to diverse careers such as Criminologist, Prison or Probation Officer, Social Worker, Crime Scene Officer, Financial Crime Analyst – as well as opportunities within police, investigative, and security services.
You can also choose to specialise in Crime Science, Criminal Behaviour, Legal Studies to develop expertise in your chosen field.
Exploring Murdoch University’s options, I discovered I could do a double major in criminology that allowed me to cover both the psychology and science aspects of the field. I particularly love the science units and how hands-on they are.
Abbey Hassett
Bachelor of Criminology graduate
