Bachelor of Criminology

After your first year, you can choose to specialise (major) in one of several areas including Criminal Justice (SATAC: 245711 Bedford Park, 285261 City), Cybersecurity and Cybercrime (SATAC: 245421 Bedford Park, 285271 City), and Strategy and Analysis (SATAC: 245431 Bedford Park, 285101 City). You also have the flexibility to combine majors and minors in a way that best suits your interests and career goals.

Domestic students can enter the Bachelor of Criminology with a guaranteed entry ATAR of 70.00, a STAT score of 150.0, a GPA of 4.5, or a TAFE/VET Certificate IV or above. Pathway options include the Diploma in Arts or Diploma in Criminology. There are no prerequisites or assumed knowledge required.

The Bachelor of Criminology is delivered in person at two campuses: Bedford Park and the City Campus in South Australia. Intake dates are available in March and July each year. The course runs for 3 years full-time, with part-time equivalent options available for domestic students.

In your first year, you will study five core topics: Crime and Criminology, Criminal Justice System, Criminal Law in Practice, (Mis)Interpreting Crime Data, and Race and Representation: Indigenous Identities, plus three option topics of your choice. These topics help you understand why crime occurs, its impacts on the community, how the criminal justice system works, the operation of criminal law in practice, and key research and communications skills.

For 2026, the annual indicative fees are $17,399 for Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) students and $36,300 for Full Fee Paying (FFP) students. International students should note that part-time equivalent study options are not available to them.