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You'll learn to challenge common perceptions of crime as you investigate why people commit offences, how to reduce or prevent crime, and how to help both victims and offenders involved in the criminal justice system.
You'll examine punishment as a solution to crime while also considering the role of treatment as a response to criminal behaviour and the importance of reintegration.
Exploring criminal behaviour from a social, psychological, biological and legal perspective is an integral part of this course and you will consider the criminal behaviour of both adults and children. During your studies you'll have the opportunity to learn the practical skills and ways of thinking that can help you forge a rewarding career after you graduate. Hear how these practical skills have fuelled Abbey's passion for criminology and unlocked her free thinking in the classroom.
3 reasons to study Criminal Behaviour at Murdoch
What you'll learn
Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you'll learn:
Your future career
With a degree in Criminal Behaviour, you could work in the criminal justice system in a range of roles in Australia or overseas. Careers could include:
When you graduate, you will have the skills for a career within court and corrections facilities, police services, youth work, community groups, government departments and criminal forensics.
For further admission information about this course, please visit Murdoch Admission Information - Criminology.
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Select which option best describes your path to university :
Higher Education
You have completed university study in Australia, including a bridging or enabling course.Recent Secondary Education
You are finishing high school this year or have done so in the last two years.Vocational Education & Training
You have completed an apprenticeship or a VET course at TAFE or another private training provider.Work & Life Experience
You have completed an aptitude test or spent time away from study for work.Means of admission | Minimum academic requirement | Minimum English requirement |
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Enabling courses (in Year 12) | For Criminology:
For Law: No direct entry. |
For Criminology: Evidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
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University study | For Criminology: Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA)
For Law : Successful study at AQF level 7 (or equivalent) achieving either one semester with a minimum 70% GPA; or two semesters with a minimum 67% GPA. Applicants via this pathway may be requested to attend an interview. |
For Criminology: Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA)
For Law : Successful completion of at least one year. |
Pre-Law | ||
Murdoch Institute of Technology (MIT) courses | For Criminology: Successful completion of one of the following: * Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject.
* Foundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject.
For Law : Successful completion of one of the following: * Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum average mark of 78% or higher with a minimum of 70% in the 'Introduction to Academic Communication' unit Foundation Studies Course with a minimum average mark of 78% or higher. |
For Criminology: Successful completion of one of the following: * Murdoch University Preparation Course * Introduction to Academic Communication unit * Foundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject. For Law : Successful completion of one of the following: * Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum average mark of 78% or higher with a minimum of 70% in the 'Introduction to Academic Communication' unit Foundation Studies Course with a minimum average mark of 78% or higher. |
Enabling courses (after Year 12) | For Criminology: Successful completion of one of the following:
For Law : No direct entry |
For Criminology: Successful completion of the course.
For Law : No direct entry |
Enabling courses (in Year 12) |
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Minimum academic requirement
For Criminology:
For Law: No direct entry. |
Minimum English requirement
For Criminology: Evidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
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University study |
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Minimum academic requirement
For Criminology: Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA)
For Law : Successful study at AQF level 7 (or equivalent) achieving either one semester with a minimum 70% GPA; or two semesters with a minimum 67% GPA. Applicants via this pathway may be requested to attend an interview. |
Minimum English requirement
For Criminology: Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA)
For Law : Successful completion of at least one year. |
Pre-Law |
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Minimum academic requirement |
Minimum English requirement |
Murdoch Institute of Technology (MIT) courses |
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Minimum academic requirement
For Criminology: Successful completion of one of the following: * Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject.
* Foundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject.
For Law : Successful completion of one of the following: * Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum average mark of 78% or higher with a minimum of 70% in the 'Introduction to Academic Communication' unit Foundation Studies Course with a minimum average mark of 78% or higher. |
Minimum English requirement
For Criminology: Successful completion of one of the following: * Murdoch University Preparation Course * Introduction to Academic Communication unit * Foundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject. For Law : Successful completion of one of the following: * Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum average mark of 78% or higher with a minimum of 70% in the 'Introduction to Academic Communication' unit Foundation Studies Course with a minimum average mark of 78% or higher. |
Enabling courses (after Year 12) |
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Minimum academic requirement
For Criminology: Successful completion of one of the following:
For Law : No direct entry |
Minimum English requirement
For Criminology: Successful completion of the course.
For Law : No direct entry |
Means of admission | Minimum academic requirement | Minimum English requirement |
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Enabling courses (in Year 12) | For Criminology:
For Law: No direct entry. |
For Criminology: Evidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
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Portfolio entry | For Criminology and combined Criminology courses A successful portfolio application that demonstrates relevant aptitude and ability in a related learning area. Find out more about the Portfolio Entry Pathway. |
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Extenuating circumstances | We'll consider applications from prospective students whose education has been compromised due to genuine hardship, resulting in them falling short of entry requirements for an undergraduate course. Find out more. |
Case-by-case assessment. |
Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP) | For Criminology: CPS 54 or higher.
CPS 70 or higher. |
For Criminology: 50% in English Language and Australian Cultural Studies (ELACS).
For Law : 65% in English Language and Australian Cultural Studies (ELACS). |
Law Start | Successful attendance and completion of LAW START, an ability and aptitude Evaluation Pathway. Note this course is not available to students on a Student Visa. |
Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
or interstate equivalent, or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher. |
Overseas Year 12 | Please refer to the information under the country of study. |
Please refer to the information under the country of study. |
Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) | For Criminology: Overall Position (OP) of 13 or lower.
For Law : Overall Position (OP) of 6 or lower. |
For Law and Criminology: Sound Achievement (4) or better in a Queensland Studies Authority approved subject of one of the following:
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). |
Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC) | For Criminology: 70 For Law : 90 |
Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following (or interstate equivalent):
Or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher. Or evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic applicants only). |
GCE A Levels | For Criminology: Minimum of 6 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2 etc.) or higher.
For Law : Minimum of 12 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2 etc.) or higher. |
For Criminology: A Levels: D in one of the following:
AS Level: C in one of the following:
For Law : A Levels: C in one of the following:
AS Level: B in one of the following:
English Literature or Knowledge and Inquiry. |
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma | For Criminology: Total score of 24 or higher.
For Law : Total score of 33 or higher. |
For Criminology: Higher level (HL): 3 or better. Standard Level (SL): 4 or better. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
For Law: Higher level (HL): 5 or better. Standard Level (SL): 6 or better. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). |
Enabling courses (in Year 12) |
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Minimum academic requirement
For Criminology:
For Law: No direct entry. |
Minimum English requirement
For Criminology: Evidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
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Portfolio entry |
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Minimum academic requirement
For Criminology and combined Criminology courses A successful portfolio application that demonstrates relevant aptitude and ability in a related learning area. Find out more about the Portfolio Entry Pathway. |
Extenuating circumstances |
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Minimum academic requirement
We'll consider applications from prospective students whose education has been compromised due to genuine hardship, resulting in them falling short of entry requirements for an undergraduate course. Find out more. |
Minimum English requirement
Case-by-case assessment.
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Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP) |
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Minimum academic requirement
For Criminology: CPS 54 or higher.
CPS 70 or higher. |
Minimum English requirement
For Criminology: 50% in English Language and Australian Cultural Studies (ELACS).
For Law : 65% in English Language and Australian Cultural Studies (ELACS). |
Law Start |
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Minimum academic requirement
Successful attendance and completion of LAW START, an ability and aptitude Evaluation Pathway. Note this course is not available to students on a Student Visa. |
Minimum English requirement
Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
or interstate equivalent, or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher. |
Overseas Year 12 |
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Minimum academic requirement
Please refer to the information under the country of study.
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Minimum English requirement
Please refer to the information under the country of study.
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Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) |
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Minimum academic requirement
For Criminology: Overall Position (OP) of 13 or lower.
For Law : Overall Position (OP) of 6 or lower. |
Minimum English requirement
For Law and Criminology: Sound Achievement (4) or better in a Queensland Studies Authority approved subject of one of the following:
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). |
Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC) |
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Minimum academic requirement
For Criminology: 70 For Law : 90 |
Minimum English requirementScaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following (or interstate equivalent):
Or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher. Or evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic applicants only). |
GCE A Levels |
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Minimum academic requirementFor Criminology: Minimum of 6 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2 etc.) or higher.
For Law : Minimum of 12 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2 etc.) or higher. |
Minimum English requirementFor Criminology: A Levels: D in one of the following:
AS Level: C in one of the following:
For Law : A Levels: C in one of the following:
AS Level: B in one of the following:
English Literature or Knowledge and Inquiry. |
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma |
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Minimum academic requirementFor Criminology: Total score of 24 or higher.
For Law : Total score of 33 or higher. |
Minimum English requirementFor Criminology: Higher level (HL): 3 or better. Standard Level (SL): 4 or better. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
For Law: Higher level (HL): 5 or better. Standard Level (SL): 6 or better. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). |
Means of admission | Minimum academic requirement | Minimum English requirement |
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Diploma or Advanced Diploma AQF level 5-6 | For Criminology: Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma. For Law : No direct entry |
For Criminology: Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma. For Law : No direct entry |
Certificate IV AQF level 4 | For Criminology: Successful completion of a Certificate IV. For Law : No direct entry |
For Criminology: Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only), OR STAT Written English score of 140 or higher (145 if prior to May 2010). For Law: No direct entry |
Diploma or Advanced Diploma AQF level 5-6 |
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Minimum academic requirementFor Criminology: Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma. For Law : No direct entry |
Minimum English requirementFor Criminology: Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma. For Law : No direct entry |
Certificate IV AQF level 4 |
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Minimum academic requirementFor Criminology: Successful completion of a Certificate IV. For Law : No direct entry |
Minimum English requirementFor Criminology: Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only), OR STAT Written English score of 140 or higher (145 if prior to May 2010). For Law: No direct entry |
Means of admission | Minimum academic requirement | Minimum English requirement |
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Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) | For Criminology:
Multiple Choice score of 135 (145 if taken prior to May 2010).
For Law :
No direct entry - consider Pre-Law pathway. |
For Law and Criminology: Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Written English Score of 140 (145 if taken prior to May 2010). |
Mature Age Pathway (MAP) | For Criminology: MAP involves an interview and a portfolio submission to be assessed by the Academic Chair of the course. Admission is based on relevant work and life experience. Applicants must also meet the English Language Competency requirements for the course. Email us for more information .
For Law : No direct entry - consider Pre-Law pathway. |
For Criminology: Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Must be met according to the respective courses standard ELC requirements, STAT Written English 140, etc.
For Law: No direct entry |
Portfolio entry | For Criminology and combined Criminology courses A successful portfolio application that demonstrates relevant aptitude and ability in a related learning area. Find out more about the Portfolio Entry Pathway. |
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) |
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Minimum academic requirementFor Criminology:
Multiple Choice score of 135 (145 if taken prior to May 2010).
For Law :
No direct entry - consider Pre-Law pathway.
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Minimum English requirementFor Law and Criminology: Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Written English Score of 140 (145 if taken prior to May 2010). |
Mature Age Pathway (MAP) |
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Minimum academic requirementFor Criminology: MAP involves an interview and a portfolio submission to be assessed by the Academic Chair of the course. Admission is based on relevant work and life experience. Applicants must also meet the English Language Competency requirements for the course. Email us for more information .
For Law : No direct entry - consider Pre-Law pathway. |
Minimum English requirementFor Criminology: Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Must be met according to the respective courses standard ELC requirements, STAT Written English 140, etc.
For Law: No direct entry |
Portfolio entry |
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Minimum academic requirementFor Criminology and combined Criminology courses A successful portfolio application that demonstrates relevant aptitude and ability in a related learning area. Find out more about the Portfolio Entry Pathway. |
You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.
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.
Adjustment for Murdoch RISEMurdoch 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.
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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