Bachelor
CQUniversity's Bachelor of Criminology provides you with a multidisciplinary education in the field of criminology.
Through this course, you will integrate insights from sociology, philosophy, social theory, politics, psychology and other relevant disciplines to solve problems of crime, violence and conflict in society. You will learn from lecturers who have extensive experience in the field of criminology and be supported by a teaching team who will provide you with advice, support, guidance and mentorship throughout your studies.
You will graduate with the skills and knowledge needed for a career as a criminologist and the ability to provide objective research and advice at all policy-making levels, from an evaluation of extensive government crime control initiatives to proposals for local community anti-violence programs.
English (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent
English Language Proficiency Requirements
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or the United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University. Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion within the last 5 years of:
completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or the United States of America which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test ad achieve the following scores:
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study and must appear on a single result certificate.
International Students should visit http://www.cqu.edu.au/international for further information.
Each student will be assessed individually.
Security RequirementsNone
Health RequirementsNone
Assumed KnowledgeNone
As a graduate of the Bachelor of Criminology, you will enjoy a wide variety of challenging career options in criminal justice, police, customs, correction services and other law enforcement and regulatory agencies. This course is relevant to a broad array of government departments such as prisons, probation and parole centres, and positions such as court clerk, investigator, and public and private security and investigation. It is also relevant to careers in public policy and corporate risk analysis and those that require a sound understanding of human behaviours, such as human resource management, rehabilitation, business management, teaching, school guidance counselling, scientific research, public health, defence, and special education.