Program Overview

Bachelor of Criminology Bachelor of Forensic Science

The UTS Bachelor of Criminology Bachelor of Forensic Science is a dual degree program ideal for those looking to kick-start a successful future in crime and justice. In this program, you'll get to grips with the history, theory and changing nature of crime in our new age, all while getting hands-on learning in our world-class facilities, simulators and labs.

Course Details

• Code: UTS: C10448 (version 1), CRICOS: E, UAC:
• Duration: 4 years full time, 8 years part time
• Intake: Autumn Session 2025, Autumn Session 2026
• Location: City Campus
• Course Fees: Indicative total tuition fee for government-supported domestic students: $72,250.00

What You'll Study

You'll commence your studies with a range of core units, building critical foundational knowledge in your two disciplines. You'll learn how crime intersects with the law, society, policy and the self, all while building knowledge of crime scene investigation, forensic imaging, criminalistics and more.

Subjects at a Glance

Core Subjects

• 98000: Introduction to Criminology
• 98007: Criminal Justice in Action
• 98001: Crime Data: Analysis and Interpretation
• 52670: Self and Society
• 98002: Indigenous Perspectives on Crime and Justice
• 98003: Research Methods for Social Sciences
• 98004: Emerging and Contemporary Issues in Crime and Criminology
• 98005: Policy Evaluation: Local and International Approaches
• 98006: Criminology Industry Project
• 65242: Principles of Forensic Science
• 65342: Crime Scene Investigation
• 35255: Forensic Statistics
• 65312: Forensic Imaging
• 65313: Forensic Intelligence
• 65314: Complex Cases
• 65316: Criminalistics

Admissions Information

• Lowest Selection Rank: 90
• ATAR and Selection Ranks: Your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a score between 0.00 and 99.95. It shows you how you rank compared to all the students in your year group in New South Wales. A selection rank combines your ATAR with any other adjustment points that make up your overall university entrance score.
• English Language Requirements: IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, writing 6.0, TOEFL iBT: overall 79, writing 21, UTS College AE5: Pass, Pearson PTE: overall 58, writing 50, Cambridge C1A/C2P: overall 176, writing 169
• Domestic Course Fees: 2026 Indicative tuition fees for government-supported domestic students. All offers for domestic undergraduate students are for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP).

Career Options

• Forensic Scientist
• Crime Scene Investigator
• Digital Forensic Analyst
• Toxicologist
• DNA Analyst
• Police Officer (Forensics Expertise)
• Detective (Specialising in Forensic Evidence)
• Risk Management Specialist (Forensics Focus)
• Wildlife Forensics Specialist (Biology Focus)

Entry Schemes and Pathways

• UTS Early Entry program
• Elite athletes and performers
• InpUTS
• Completing a recognised TAFE or VET provider qualification
• Jumbunna Admission Program
• Changing from another undergraduate course
• UTS College

Why Study at UTS

UTS has given students the freedom and flexibility to take charge of their degree and learning through incredible opportunities. The university provides world-class facilities that support future-focused learning and high-impact research, enabling effective partnerships with industry and providing services to the community.