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Bachelor of Criminology / Bachelor of Business - (Dual Degree)

Deakin University - Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Australia,Victoria

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 42,648/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Mar 2026

Apply Date

Australia, Victoria

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1974

Total Students: 60,000 +

Int. Students: 10,250 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

75 Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds, Victoria 3216

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Criminology / Bachelor of Business - (Dual Degree)

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.

Deakin’s criminology course is one of 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 will study a range of individual and organised criminal activities, from homicide and domestic assault, to environmental crime and illicit digital surveillance. You will 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. Your business degree provides adaptable skills and practical experience to help you thrive in today’s dynamic business world. You will tackle real challenges and explore innovative trends that drive growth. Ranked #3 in Victoria* and recognised globally, Deakin Business School offers a Bachelor of Business designed for bold thinkers. Combining hands-on learning, data-driven insights, and people-centred management, this degree prepares you to lead and make a meaningful impact.

Major Sequences
Refer to the details of each major sequence for availability.

All students in the Bachelor of Business are required to complete one major sequence chosen from the following:

Business and Digital Communications
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Event Management
Organisational Psychology
People Management
Project Management
Recruitment and Talent Acquisition
Retail and Supply Chain Management
Sustainability and Development

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

3 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
mar 2026		Open
jul 2025		Closed

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 42,648 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Deakin University - Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

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

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 Minimum Listening - 6.0 Minimum Reading - 6.0 Minimum Writing - 6.0 Minimum Speaking - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 69.0 Minimum Writing - 21.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 50.0 Minimum Listening - 50.0 Minimum Reading - 50.0 Minimum Writing - 50.0 Minimum Speaking - 50.0

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

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Q. Please confirm any scholarship/bursary provided by the university to the international students? If yes, how can student apply for the same? Also Share scholarship table /link with us.
Ans: We offer following 3 scholarships, out of which two are purely academic merit based scholarships and are offered by default if the student is meeting the requirements:

Deakin India Merit Scholarship of 25% -

For PG applicants: Applicant should have scored 75% or above in Bachelor degree
For UG applicants: Applicant should have scored above 80% in year 12

Deakin India Marit Scholarship of 20% -

For PG applicants – 60% and above in Bachelor degree from any section university
For UG applicants- 70% and above in year 12 from any board in India

Vice Chancellor’s Meritorious Scholarship (This scholarship is only offered in July intake every year) – There are limited places for this scholarship and selection is done through various interviews after students are meeting the entry requirements for this scholarship. Students should have 80% and above in Bachelor degree and 85% and above in year 12 along with strong co-curricular activities with supporting documents in the recent 3 years.

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
SCHOLARSHIPS/BURSARIES	BOARD/DEGREE/LEVEL	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

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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