Bachelor
If crime, the criminal mind and corrections fascinates you, consider a Bachelor of Social Science with a Major in Criminology.
With a strong focus on psychology, law and society, this industry-recognised criminology degree gives you an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those affected by crime.
You will understand why crimes are committed and how crime impacts society. Topics include the detection and prevention of crime, including policing issues and offender profiling. You will investigate how the corrections system works, including ethics and prison experiences and populations.
By examining the motivations behind criminal activity, you gain the skills to analyse trends, formulate policies and create systems for crime prevention.
Our graduates work in all areas of the justice system, from victim support to corrections programs.
Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees). Additional performance criteria and prerequisite requirements may also apply.
Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit of up to 16 units.
Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience and appropriate English language skills, or a suitable Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) result, will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success.
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The University may determine selection criteria and restrictions in respect of courses to apply in addition to these entry requirements.
Get an introduction to the criminal justice system and the methodologies involved in forensic work.
CriminologyExplore the detection, understanding and prevention of crime.
CorrectionsExplore key issues in corrections systems including treatments, ethics and prison experiences and populations.
PolicingGain an understanding of policing issues within criminology including training, selection and offender profiling.
Foster social change and improve the quality of life within communities.
Policy and Project OfficerLead specialist project activities and manage the development of policies.
Corrections OfficerMonitor and supervise offenders, and help integrate them back into the community.
Immigration OfficerWork to maintain effective immigration control based on the country's immigration laws.