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Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Social Change / Bachelor of Applied Innovation - (Dual Degree) Kaplan Group - Swinburne University of Technology - Hawthorn Campus Kaplan Group - Swinburne University of Technology - Hawthorn Campus, Australia

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AUD 36280

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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64

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Help shape society and the world we live in with a Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Applied Innovation. Learn to make impactful strategic decisions that solve complex challenges. Immerse yourself in subjects that teach you analytical thinking, cultural competency and digital literacy. These sought-after skills will lead to a career as a journalist, political correspondent, campaign coordinator and more.

 

Major: Criminology and Social Change

Learn why crimes are committed, how society defines crime and treats criminals, and what social factors and motivations can lead to criminal behaviour. You'll examine the systems and practices within policing, global crime problems, cyber-crime and security issues – plus, how to analyse trends, formulate policies and create systems to help prevent crime.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Mar 2027, Aug 2026

Closed

Mar 2026

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
    64 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    50 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    36280

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    29710 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Excited about moving here to study? We’re just as thrilled to welcome you! We value the vibrant contribution that international students make to our campus, culture, and community. With an international scholarship, you can focus on experiencing all that Swinburne and life in Melbourne have to offer.


    Swinburne International Scholarship

    This scholarship is a merit-based scholarship offered to international students commencing their studies for the first time in 2026 at our Hawthorn campus in:

    • an undergraduate course
    • a postgraduate course
    • a pathway course (Swinburne Foundation Program, a UniLink diploma, or a Postgraduate Qualifying Program).

    If eligible, you will receive 20 percent off your tuition fees for the standard course duration, calculated from the course start date to the course end date as stated in your letter of offer.


    Excluded courses

    Excluded undergraduate courses Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Aviation and Piloting, Bachelor of Aviation and Piloting / Bachelor of Business (double degree)
    Excluded postgraduate courses Master of Physiotherapy, Master of Occupational Therapy, master degrees by research and doctorate degrees
     

    George Swinburne International Excellence Scholarship

    This scholarship will recognize a student’s high academic performance and is available to international students commencing an undergraduate or postgraduate course at our Hawthorn campus for the first time in 2026. If eligible, you will receive 30 percent off your tuition fees for the standard course duration, calculated from the course start date to the course end date as stated in your letter of offer.

    Excluded courses

    Excluded undergraduate courses Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Aviation and Piloting, Bachelor of Aviation and Piloting / Bachelor of Business (double degree)
    Excluded postgraduate courses Master of Physiotherapy, Master of Occupational Therapy, master degrees by research and doctorate degrees

     

    Eligibility criteria

    To be eligible for an international scholarship, you must:

    • be an international student (citizens of Australia or New Zealand and permanent residents of Australia are not eligible)
    • meet any course or scholarship-specific entry requirements
    • not be in receipt of a Swinburne tuition fee scholarship or reduced fee arrangement at any one time (Swinburne will apply the most favourable arrangement to your enrolment)
    • not be in receipt of another form of tuition fee scholarship or reduced fee arrangement from another organisation at the same time

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