Program Overview

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Bachelor of Criminology Bachelor of International Studies

The Bachelor of Criminology Bachelor of International Studies is a dual degree program that prepares students to understand and respond to the changing nature of crime, addressing the new reality of criminal activity in an increasingly connected age.

Program Description

This program is designed to give students cultural insights into their chosen country, as well as high-level language skills. Students will undertake language and cultural studies related to their language of choice, and learn about contemporary criminology, pursuing a specialized major. They will also have opportunities to undertake internships and/or international study abroad experiences.

Program Structure

In their criminology studies, students will complete nine core units, building in-depth knowledge of subjects like law, crime data, society, and Indigenous perspectives, before undertaking a research-based industry project. They will also get to choose a standard major and electives or pursue an extended major to hone their expertise.

Core Subjects

The core subjects for this program include:

• Introduction to Criminology
• Criminal Justice in Action
• Crime Data: Analysis and Interpretation
• Self and Society
• Indigenous Perspectives on Crime and Justice
• Research Methods for Social Sciences
• Emerging and Contemporary Issues in Crime and Criminology
• Policy Evaluation: Local and International Approaches
• Criminology Industry Project

Course Highlights

This program is designed to give students cultural insights into their chosen country, as well as high-level language skills. Further, students will have the opportunity to acquire both foundational and specialized insights into contemporary criminology, preparing them for a successful and meaningful future in crime prevention and related fields.

Admissions Information

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level. Eligibility for admission does not guarantee an offer of a place.

Admission Requirements

• Any two units of English
• No prior language requirements for the International Studies program
• Students complete a language survey to ensure they commence their language and culture study at the appropriate level

Tuition Fees

The indicative total tuition fee for government-supported domestic students is $91,455.00.

Duration and Location

The course is offered on a five-year, full-time basis, primarily on campus, but individual subjects include aspects of asynchronous self-paced learning, synchronous online activities, collaborative learning, and activities on campus, and industry engagement via site visits and/or guest speakers.

Career Options

On completing this program, students will be equipped with a comprehensive and broad array of capabilities, making them suitable for various roles, including:

• Crime Prevention Analyst
• Policy Analyst
• Political Advisor
• Security Consultant
• Customs Officer
• Translator
• Police Officer
• Law Enforcement Agent
• Diplomatic Aide

Research Areas

The program emphasizes applied learning from the real world, with students engaging with industry-standard datasets, tools, problems, and cases, ensuring they are work-ready. The course is campus-based but adopts a blended-learning approach to study.

Why Study at UTS

UTS has over 30 years of experience in international studies and a network of over 200 partners worldwide, allowing students to develop skills and connections to take their career global. The university is ranked above world standard for Cultural Studies, according to the 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) evaluation.