Undergraduate

Criminology

Are you fascinated by crime and the human mind? Crime, psychology, ethics and law are just some of the areas you will explore as you seek to better understand people and the criminal justice system.
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Careers and further study

This major opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.

Career Pathways

The transferable skills of critical thinking, problem-solving and creativity will hold you in good stead in any number of career paths. Criminology graduates can pursue a wide range of employment opportunities, from operational roles in the criminal justice system, to policy-making, research, analysis or education.

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Career Pathways

The transferable skills of critical thinking, problem-solving and creativity will hold you in good stead in any number of career paths. Criminology graduates can pursue a wide range of employment opportunities, from operational roles in the criminal justice system, to policy-making, research, analysis or education.

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Further Study

A major in Criminology can lead to further study at honours and/or postgraduate level. You could choose to apply for courses such as the Graduate Diploma in Forensic Anthropology.
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Further Study

A major in Criminology can lead to further study at honours and/or postgraduate level. You could choose to apply for courses such as the Graduate Diploma in Forensic Anthropology.
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Fees and scholarships

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Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

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Cost of living

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Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers, mature-age applicants and those with previous tertiary study. If you’re interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.

Admission requirements

For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry standards page.

Admission requirements

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

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Course details

The Criminology major challenges you to apply criminological theory to analyse contemporary challenges relating to crime, victimisation, crime prevention and the criminal justice system. Criminology will see you study crime and criminal justice while drawing on knowledge and perspectives from a range of disciplines, including law, psychology, history, anthropology and geography.

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Crime affects all of society in various ways. Addressing crimes starts with understanding crime and criminal behaviour.
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About The Course

Crime affects all of society in various ways. Addressing crimes starts with understanding crime and criminal behaviour. In this major you'll learn to recognise, interpret and critique contemporary trends in crime. The combination of core and option units in this major's structure exposes students to the breadth of issues addressed by contemporary criminology. Included in this will be understanding the practical role criminology plays in advising governments on issues relating to criminality, crime prevention, policing, corrective services, sentencing and offender treatment. View the course structure for Criminology.

Criminology

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Status
  • Available 2020
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Level of study
  • Undergraduate
Course Code
  • MJD-CRIMN
Full time/part time duration
  • 3 years (BA);4 years (BPhil [Hons])
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Criminology

Quick Details

Status
  • Available 2020
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Level of study
  • Undergraduate
Course Code
  • MJD-CRIMN
Full time/part time duration
  • 3 years (BA);4 years (BPhil [Hons])
Honours Available
  • Yes
Degrees course is available in
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)
Faculty
  • Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Education - Arts

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Course Structure

Our undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests. View the course structure for Criminology.

 

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Sungkyunkwan University

For more than six hundred years, Sungkyunkwan University has held a special place in the history of Korea. Since its establishment, the school's educational tradition has emphasised the four principles of benevolence, righteousness, propriety and wisdom. Sungkyunkwan University has also evolved to incorporate a modern educational paradigm that prioritises cutting-edge research and innovative education. This has led to important advances in the arts, sciences, medicine and technology in ways that allow greater synergy with other leading universities and institutions throughout the world.

Seoul, South Korea
Asia

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University of Alberta

University of Alberta's vision is to inspire the human spirit through outstanding achievements in learning, discovery and citizenship in a creative community, building one of the world's great universities for the public good. Its mission is to create and sustain a vibrant and supportive learning environment that discovers, disseminates and applies new knowledge through teaching and learning, research and creative activity, community involvement and partnerships.

Edmonton, Canada
North America

"Some rewarding experiences from exchange were meeting people from around the world, learning about the local culture, gaining independence and seeing so many new places. Because Edmonton isn't a busy or tourist city, the university is the centre of it. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved and we were taught by some well-renowned professors who were experts in their field. My advice is never say 'no'. Take advantage of every opportunity given to you." Nicole Chiam, Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce, 2012
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This major is offered as a degree-specific, or first, major for these degrees. It is also offered as a second major in our other bachelor's degrees.

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