Interested in crime and justice? A degree in criminology examines the complexity of crime and the way society responds to it, seeking to better understand the dynamics of criminality by looking at the big picture. A Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice covers a broad range of topics including justice, conflict, risk, security, policing, state crime, alternative justice systems, criminalisation and regulation, all while engaging contemporary real-word issues such as victimisation, drug-related harm, organised crime and community safety. Key study areas include the nature of crime, how crime is defined and measured, media reporting and portrayal of crime, and what factors lead people to commit crime.
Overview
- Program Code
3422
- UAC Code
422350
- CRICOS Code
038415G
- Total units of credit (UOC)
144
- Campus
Kensington
- Indicative Enrolments
339
Majors
- Criminology
Degree Structure
Degree HandbookDouble degree options
Dual mode (96 UOC) made up of 1. Criminology Core (36 UOC) 2. Social Research and Policy Core (42 UOC) 3. Prescribed Criminology Electives (18 UOC) Dual mode is available in 4034 Social Work (Honours)/Criminology & Criminal Justice and 4763 Criminology & Criminal Justice/Law.
Career Opportunities
- Policy analyst and adviser
- Research officer
- Project manager and research designer
- Federal, state and local governments
- Court and prison system
- Federal and state police
- Security and intelligence
- Insurance and private sector
Entry requirements
- 2019 Lowest ATAR 1
74.25
- 2019 Lowest Selection Rank 2
83.00
- 2020 Guaranteed Entry 3
83.00
- 2019 A levels 4
14
- 2019 IB Diploma 5
30
- 2019 QLD OP 6
9
1. 2019 Lowest ATAR
The 2019 Lowest ATAR is the lowest ATAR (before adjustment factors were applied) to which an offer was made. Where <5 is listed, this indicates that less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made and so the score has not been published. N/A indicates no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
2. 2019 Lowest Selection Rank
The 2019 Lowest Selection Rank (LSR) is the adjusted rank (ATAR plus adjustment factors) you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2019.
3. 2020 Guaranteed Entry
Find more information on Guaranteed Entry here.
4. 2019 A levels
Information on how A levels are calculated can be found here.
5. 2019 IB Diploma
The 2019 IB Diploma is an indication of the IB you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2019. It is to be used as a guide only.
6. 2019 QLD OP
QLD OP is an indication of the OP you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2019. It is to be used as a guide only.
How to apply
Applications for undergraduate study from domestic students (Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand citizens) are processed by the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
Visit the ‘Apply’ section of the UAC website and you can nominate up to five degrees in order of preference, with the first being your most desired degree and university.
On-time applications for admission usually close at the end of September each year for Term 1 admission. Late applications can be submitted, but a late fee will apply. For study starting in Term 1, the majority of offers are made in December and January.
Visit the UAC website for key dates for admission outside of Term 1.
Fees
- Indicative First Year Fee
$6,566*
Commonwealth Supported Place, Student Contribution Band 1
*The student contribution for a Commonwealth Supported Place is an indication only of the amount payable in Year 1 based on a standard full-time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). The actual student contribution you will be liable for depends on your individual program of study and the calendar year in which you enrol. Actual fees are calculated upon enrolment. Student contribution amounts are subject to annual review by the University and may increase each year during your studies (subject to caps determined by the Australian Government), effective at the start of each calendar year.
The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only – other fees and charges are not included.
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