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Course Overview
The Bachelor of Criminology is an undergraduate degree offered by Adelaide University in the field of Criminology (Society and Culture). This three-year program provides students with a focused education in criminological theory, criminal justice, and related social sciences at a government institution in Adelaide, South Australia.
Our Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice prepares you to contribute to discourse on criminal behaviour and societal responses to it. You’ll explore the complex causes and nature of crime, and its impact on communities and intervention strategies. You’ll investigate why people commit crimes as well as the impact of crime on victims and society. Understand the process of investigating and prosecuting crime – and how cultural and political values shape laws and punishments.
You’ll study courses in criminology, law and sociology, and see how structural inequalities impact crime and criminal justice. Discover different types of punishment and innovative responses to criminal behaviour. Explore the growing influence of globalisation, cyberpolitics and digital technologies on crime.
Develop research and critical thinking skills. Build the expertise to help those impacted by crime. Apply your learning in a practical or research-based internship and graduate ready for roles in community safety and crime prevention – or progress to complete a higher research degree.
Where You Can Study
Adelaide
Mawson Lakes Boulevard, Mawson Lakes, SA 5095
Eligibility
Secondary education (Year 12)
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Higher education study
In addition, international students who speak English as an additional language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at Adelaide University. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
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Common Questions
The Bachelor of Criminology at Adelaide University has a duration of 156 weeks, which is approximately three years of full-time study.
The estimated total course cost for the Bachelor of Criminology at Adelaide University is AU$130,200, with no additional non-tuition fees listed.
The Bachelor of Criminology is delivered at Adelaide University's Adelaide City Campus, located in Adelaide, South Australia, which is owned and operated by the provider.
The Bachelor of Criminology may be eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights as it is a registered Skills Level 1 qualification (Bachelor Degree) with a duration greater than 92 weeks. Eligibility also depends on the course's narrow Field of Education aligning with the Skills Level 1 priority list and having at least one active enrolment at the time of yearly review.
The Bachelor of Criminology falls under the broad field of Society and Culture (Field 09), with a detailed field classification of Criminology (099903).
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