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Bachelor of Criminology / Bachelor of Business - (Dual Degree) Deakin University - Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus Deakin University - Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, Australia

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AUD 41000

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Analyse and address real-world problems where criminology and business intersect by studying Deakin’s Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Business. Your knowledge of business fundamentals, the Australian criminal justice system and a deep understanding of the causes and impacts of crime will offer you a range of unique career opportunities.

This four year full-time course is offered at Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong) and online. You can study where and when it suits you. Deakin’s criminology course is the most established in Australia. Our curriculum has been developed in conjunction with professional bodies including Victoria Police, the Department of Justice and Community Safety Victoria and the Australian Institute of Professional Intelligence Officers. With complementary business expertise, you will graduate with sought after skills tailored to your career goals.

Do you want to understand the legal and ethical implications of business practices?

Through your criminology degree you’ll study a range of individual and organised criminal activities, from homicide and domestic assault, to environmental crime and illicit digital surveillance. You'll learn how to develop effective responses to crimes committed in Australia by low-level offenders through to sophisticated international crime syndicates. Discover how crime and justice are defined and by whom, how our courts and correctional processes operate, and the desirable outcomes of criminal justice processes.

Your business degree gives you the skills and experience needed to succeed in the business world. You’ll solve practical business challenges, explore innovative and emerging business trends, and prepare for the nuances of international business relationships.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 2 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Mar 2025, Jul 2025

Closed

Mar 2024, Jul 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate

    6 IELTS Score
    52 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    41000

    Tuition Fee
    (AUD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    29710 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

    Deakin College Foundation Pathway Scholarship

    Students who complete the Deakin College Foundation program and enrol directly into a Deakin University degree will be eligible for the new Deakin College Foundation Pathway Scholarship.
     

    Important dates Benefits
    Commencing T1 2025 until December 2027 10% off the Bachelor degree tuition fees if the graduating Foundation student achieves a grade between 60-65%
    15% off the Bachelor degree tuition fees if the graduating Foundation student achieves a grade of 65%+
    Eligibility criteria
    The bursary is open to all international students. The bursary can not be held in conjunction with any other Deakin scholarship.


    Scholarships and Bursaries

    Deakin University offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries to assist students from India to support their tuition fees for on-shore studies in Australia.

    Deakin University offers a bursary of 20% and a scholarship of 25% based on academic merit as outlined in the table below. They are offered upon the total indicative tuition fee stated on your offer letter, available for the normal duration of the course.

    SCHOLARSHIPS/BURSARIES BOARD/DEGREE/LEVEL ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
    UG COURSES PG COURSES
    Deakin India Bursary 20% Tuition Fee Waiver CBSE/ICSE/State Board 70 to 79.9% -
    GCSE/A Level 8 to 9.9 -
    IB Diploma 27 to 31.9 -
    Bachelor Degree - 55% to 74.9%
    Deakin India Merit Scholarship
    25% Tuition Fee Waiver
    CBSE/ICSE/State Board 80% & above -
    GCSE/A Level 10 & above -
    IB Diploma 32 & above -
    Bachelor Degree - 75% & above

    This scholarship is conditional on acceptance of terms and conditions, which will be specified in the acceptance form.


    The bursaries and scholarships are

    • Offered for studies in any program at undergraduate or postgraduate level
    • Offered for enrolment in any intake in the year and across all campuses at Deakin University in Australia

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