Program Overview

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Overview

The Bachelor of Criminology examines contemporary issues that are critical for maintaining safety and justice within communities. This degree will step you through causes and responses to crime, innovative ways to approach crime issues, how to research and advocate for crime solutions, and give you the opportunity to learn about specialist areas like youth crime and justice and gender-based violence.

You will learn from passionate experts in the Criminology, Justice & Social Policy team, as well as leaders in health and social sciences at UOW. Our academic staff are active researchers and experienced teachers who have strong connections to government and community organisations.

Our subjects use real-world case studies to develop skills for your future career while our flexible learning strategies help you to balance your studies with other commitments. Alongside your degree you can also choose a complementary major in human services or legal studies.

This course will be available at UOW Liverpool from 2026.

Legal Studies (major)

Majoring in legal studies will provide you with a sound understanding of the Australian legal system and its court structure. You will learn key aspects of private law in Australia, including principles of the law of contract and torts, and be able to critically examine the relationship between law and justice.

This major consists of four core subjects with a broad range of elective options, including family law, international business law and taxation law. In your final year you will undertake a law research project where you will work with a supervisor on a research topic to produce a thesis addressing real-world issues, using knowledge and skills obtained in the legal studies major.

The legal studies major is not available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Laws degree.

Careers

• Advocacy
  • Business Development and Administration
  • Community and Social Services
  • Community Corrections Officer
  • Court Monitor
  • Environmental Officer
  • Local and International Community Development
  • Market Research
  • Policy Analysis and Evaluation
  • Social Policy Development

Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

Academic Entry Requirements

Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia.

To succeed in your chosen course, you should have completed relevant subjects in senior high school or other qualifications. For more information, refer to UOW's Entry Requirements page.

English Language Requirements

The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

• English Test | Overall Score | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking
  • IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.0 | 6.0
  • TOEFL (Internet-based) | 86 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 17
• UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

Other qualifications may also be considered.

Workload

As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study, practical work and placements.

For more details on course workloads, please refer to the UOW Handbook.

Credit for Prior Learning

If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

UOW values lifelong learning and recognises various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained.

More detail

Fees

International Course fees table:

• Campus | Delivery method | Session fee | Course fee
  • Wollongong | On Campus | $15432 (2025) | $92592 (2025)

Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year.

Key dates

• Autumn Session, 2025 at UOW
  • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session: 03 March - 27 June 2025
• Spring Session, 2025 at UOW
  • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session: 28 July - 20 November 2025
• Autumn Session, 2026 at UOW
  • Application Deadline: Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete.
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session start: 2 March, 2026
  • Census date: 31 March, 2026
  • Mid-session recess: 20 - 24 April, 2026
  • Session end: 25 June, 2026
• Spring Session, 2026 at UOW
  • Application Deadline: Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete.
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session start: 27 July, 2026
  • Census date: 31 August, 2026
  • Mid-session recess: 28 September - 2 October, 2026
  • Session end: 19 November, 2026

Majors and Double Degrees

• Major options:
  • Environment and Society
  • Human Services
  • Legal Studies
• Double degree options:
  • Bachelor of Criminology - Bachelor of Laws

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