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University of Adelaide

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Bachelor of Criminology

  • Bachelor

Criminology is the study of crime and deviance - seeking to understand the causes of crime, the extent and consequences of crime, as well as methods of crime prevention.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
324931, 089645E
Intake Months
Jul, Feb
International Fees
$40,500 per year / $121,500 total
ATAR
70

About this course

Make a career out of crime

Criminology is the study of crime and deviance - seeking to understand the causes of crime, the extent and consequences of crime, as well as methods of crime prevention.

Study locations

North Terrace

North Terrace Campus

What you will learn

Our Bachelor of Criminology prepares you to think critically about crime and the criminal justice sector, as you:

  • examine criminal and anti-social behaviour
  • debate the causes and consequences of crime
  • investigate policing and crime prevention techniques
  • question justice and corrections systems
  • learn how to conduct research on emerging threats, such as cybercrime, organised crime, and terrorism.

Career pathways





  • Investigate the causes of crime and deviance
  • Influence how crime is understood and portrayed in the media
  • Learn from world-leading academics




Course structure

Students can take a major or minor in:
  • Forensic Medicine (minor only)
  • Politics
  • Psychology
  • Public Health

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at University of Adelaide.
82.9%
Overall satisfaction
86.5%
Skill scale
74%
Teaching scale
53.2%
Employed full-time
$59k
Average salary