Program Overview

Program Details

Introduction to the Criminology Honours Program

The one year Criminology Honours program is designed to provide students with the training and skills to complete a substantial piece of self-directed criminology research. The program consists of two advanced level seminar courses and the preparation of an honours thesis based on original research on a topic of the student’s choice.

About the Criminology Honours Thesis

The Criminology honours thesis is an independent research project that is planned and completed under the supervision and guidance of a member of the Discipline. Criminology Honours offers high achieving students the opportunity to develop superior research, writing and communication skills, which prepares graduates for careers in research, policy and related areas. It also provides a pathway into postgraduate study.

Eligibility Criteria

This subject area is available to students who have previously completed a major in Criminology.

Career Pathways

• Research
• Policy
• Related areas

Courses that Offer this Major

To commence study in the year, the course information on this website applies only to future students. Current students should refer to faculty handbooks for current or past course information.

Additional Information

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