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Bachelor of Criminology

  • Bachelor

If you're interested in how individuals and societies are regulated, social responses to crime, and preventing crime, the Bachelor of Criminology is for you.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time, 8 years part-time
Course Code
40270, 110884K
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$34,865 per year / $104,595 total
ATAR
62

About this course

If you're interested in how individuals and societies are regulated, social responses to crime, and preventing crime, the Bachelor of Criminology is for you.

This program draws on Criminology, Psychology and Legal Studies to give you an in-depth understanding of crime, with a strong focus on social justice.

This is a practical, hands-on degree that will qualify you to work in criminal justice and allied fields, including careers in law enforcement, courts and corrections, policy, victims' advocacy, human welfare and more.

Study locations

Newcastle - Callaghan

What you will learn

The Bachelor of Criminology is a practical program that will provide you with the knowledge and skill set to work in criminal justice and allied fields. You will develop a foundational knowledge of Criminology through core courses that will introduce you to all aspects of crime, including criminal justice, victimology, power relationships between institutions of the state and citizens, and criminal psychology, as well as placement courses to gain practical experience.

Career pathways

The Bachelor of Criminology will offer a clear and attractive degree pathway for students looking to move into careers such as:

  • law enforcement
  • courts and corrections
  • policy
  • victims' advocacy
  • human welfare, and more.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at University of Newcastle.
83.5%
Overall satisfaction
83.1%
Skill scale
75.4%
Teaching scale
54.3%
Employed full-time
$57.4k
Average salary