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Western Sydney University

  • 13% international / 87% domestic

Bachelor of Social Science (Criminology and Criminal Justice)

  • Bachelor

If you have ever thought about the problem of crime and its prevention or how society defines and responds to crime, this degree could be for you.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Course Code
041159D
Study Mode
Online, In person
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Domestic Fees
$26,240 per year / $78,720 total

About this course

If you have ever thought about the problem of crime and its prevention or how society defines and responds to crime, this degree could be for you.

Study locations

Liverpool City

Penrith

Sydney City

Online

Career pathways

Graduates of this degree typically find employment in areas such as:

  • Policy advice and research

  • Community agencies

  • Child protection

  • Federal Police, NSW Police Service and other investigative agencies

  • International law

  • Enforcement and intelligence agencies
Community Corrections Officer

Community Corrections Officers work intensively with offenders once they are released from custody on parole or are serving community based orders. This is an engaging and challenging role that will use your skills in assessing and influencing behavioural change.

Correctional Officer

Correctional Officers work in prisons and correctional centres to ensure the safe supervision of inmates. Their duties involve observing prison behaviour, providing advice, administering first aid, assessing risk factors and preparing reports.

Welfare Worker

Welfare Support Workers provide support, information and advice to clients on emotional, financial, recreational, health, housing and other social welfare matters, and evaluate and coordinate the services of welfare and community service agencies.

Police Officer

With further training and/or degrees, you may become a registered police officer. Police protect and preserve property, public order and safety through the enforcement of laws.

Social Researcher

Social Researchers study human behaviour, society and institutions from current and historical perspectives, and verbally render spoken statements, and transcribe text and recorded spoken material from one language into another.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at Western Sydney University.
83.8%
Overall satisfaction
86%
Skill scale
73.1%
Teaching scale
50%
Employed full-time
$54.8k
Average salary