Program Overview

Bachelor of Criminology

The Bachelor of Criminology is a comprehensive program that explores different perspectives of crime, investigating why people commit offenses, how to reduce or prevent crime, and how to help both victims and offenders involved in the criminal justice system. Students can choose a major from Crime Science, Criminal Behaviour, or Legal Studies, and combine up to two majors or add a major from another area of study.

Overview

This program delves into the social, psychological, legal, technological, and policy influences on criminal behavior, policing, and investigation methods. It also examines the scientific evidence on the development, maintenance, investigation, and responses to criminal behavior. By completing work-integrated learning or internship units, students can gain practical experience to assist with their future career plans.

Admission Requirements

• Entry requirements (onshore): As per normal university admission requirements
• Entry requirements (transnational): As per normal university admission requirements
• English language requirements: English competence, with an overall IELTS score of 6.0 and no individual band less than 6.0

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the social, psychological, legal, technological, and policy influences on criminal behavior, policing, and/or investigation methods.
2. Evaluate the scientific evidence on the development, maintenance, investigation, and/or responses to criminal behavior.
3. Critique the social, psychological, legal, and/or policy influences impacting on First Nations and CALD members of the community.
4. Apply criminological theory to specific crime issues and/or cases to provide evidence-based responses.
5. Identify, attain, and synthesise current criminological literature to produce a variety of communications suitable for a range of audiences.
6. Discuss and/or critique professional standards, such as confidentiality, research ethics, and/or client ethics, and recognise diversity within these standards.

Structure

The program consists of 72 credit points, including:

• Spine units (9 credit points)
• Required units (3 credit points)
• Specified electives (6 credit points)
• Course core units (12 credit points)
• Major units (24 credit points)
• Options (27 credit points), which may include a co-major, minor, or general electives

Professional Outcomes

The Bachelor of Criminology is accredited by other accrediting bodies. Upon completion, graduates can pursue various career paths, equipped with a deep understanding of criminology and practical experience gained through work-integrated learning or internships.

Course Details

• Course version: 29
• Version start date: 31/12/2024
• End date: 31/12/2024
• Owning college: College of Law, Arts and Social Sciences
• Owning school: Law and Criminology
• Duration in years: 3
• Enrolment pattern(s): Part-time, full-time
• Credit points: 72
• Award title: Bachelor of Criminology
• AQF level: Level 7 - Bachelor Degree