Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
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| 2025-01-01 | - |
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| 2025-06-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
| 2026-01-01 | - |
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| 2026-09-01 | - |
| 2027-01-01 | - |
| 2027-03-01 | - |
| 2027-06-01 | - |
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Program Overview
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
The Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice examines the theoretical and practical aspects of criminal investigation, crime and security control, as well as some aspects of criminology that are relevant to policing, investigations, sentencing, victimology, and the rehabilitation of offenders. Graduates will be qualified for careers in security and the criminal justice sectors.
Aim
The aim of this program is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system, including the theoretical and practical aspects of criminal investigation, crime and security control, and criminology.
Content & Structure
Students undertake the required courses in Criminology and Criminal Justice and appropriate electives. The program requires completion of courses totaling 108 units.
What courses you'll study
The following courses are included in the program:
- UO Critical Approaches to Online Learning
- UO The Criminal Justice System
- UO Understanding Crime and Criminology
- UO Psychology Concepts
- UO Social Problems and the Law
- UO Sociological Perspectives
- UO Policing Investigations and Intelligence
- UO Criminal Law in Context
- UO Working with Community
- UO Corrections: Offender Rehabilitation and Desistance
- UO Youth Justice
- UO Social Research Methods
- UO Human Rights, Crime & Social Justice
- UO Cybercrime and Digital Evidence
- UO The Psychology of Crime and Violence
- UO Crime, Gender and Sexuality
- UO Aboriginal Australians, Policing and the Criminal Justice System
- UO Victimology
- UO Globalised Crime
- UO Justice in Practice
Electives
- UO Integrated Communication Planning
- UO The Social World
- UO Sociology of Gender and Intimacy
- UO Politics and Citizenship in Australia
- UO Australian Social Policy
- UO Managing Decision Making
- UO International Management Ethics and Values
- UO Strategic Management
- UO Organisational Leadership
- UO Health Psychology
- UO Psychology 1A
- UO Psychology 1B
- UO Social and Community Psychology
- UO Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and Psychology
Rules & notes
- Students may select their electives from the suggested electives list provided, or any course in any UniSA Online program, subject to prerequisite requirements.
- This course is recommended for students who are new to university studies or require development in academic and research skills.
Admission criteria
The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.
- Higher education study: Successfully completed equivalent to a minimum of half a year of full-time study of a higher education program at a recognised higher education provider
- Vocational Education and Training (VET): Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above
- Work and life experience (for domestic students only): Passed a UniSA Online literacy and numeracy test and have relevant work experience, or completed a 12-month UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or qualify for Special Entry
- Recent secondary education: Completed a secondary education qualification equivalent to SACE, such as an interstate year 12 or international qualification
Essential requirements for admission
Prerequisites
None
Assumed Knowledge
None
English language entry requirements
In addition to meeting academic entry requirements, international students who speak English as a second or additional language must also meet the University's English language entry requirements. The minimum language requirements for this program are:
- IELTS total: 6.0
- IELTS reading: 6.0
- IELTS writing: 6.0
- IELTS speaking: 6.0
- IELTS listening: 6.0
Fees
The tuition fee for this program is AUD$ 27,100 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025.
Duration
The duration of this program is 3 years full-time.
Mode
This program is available online.
Program Code
The program code for the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice is XBCJ.
CRICOS Code
This program is not available to students wishing to study in Australia on a student visa.