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Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
A criminology honours degree opens pathways into analytical, policy, advocacy and operational roles within crime, justice and social systems. Graduates often work with governments, law enforcement, regulatory agencies, NGOs, community services and research institutions. Flinders graduates frequently contribute to public sector reform, crime prevention, rehabilitation, victim support and intelligence.
Key roles include:
Typical salary: $100K in Australia. Job growth: 8.7% (5-year projection). Job opportunities: 1,559 in Australia (2025).
Quality & Recognition
Course Content
Introducing Crime and Criminology
Year 1 core topic
Criminal Justice System
Year 1 core topic
Criminal Law in Practice
Year 1 core topic
(Mis)Interpreting Crime Data
Year 1 core topic
Race and Representation: Indigenous Identities
Year 1 core topic
Protecting the Safety of the Community: Sentencing and Corrections
Year 2 core topic
Policing for the Future
Year 2 core topic
Understanding Victims and Trauma
Year 2 core topic
Analysing Cybercrime and Digital Risk
Year 3 core topic
Children, Young People and the Justice System
Year 3 core topic
Trauma-informed Practice in Criminal Justice
Year 3 core topic
Building Criminology Careers: Industry Project
Year 3 core topic
Criminology Industry Placement
Year 3 core topic
Advanced theory and applied research methods
Year 4 (Honours) core topic
Honours thesis project under academic supervision
Year 4 (Honours) core topic
Field research through a work placement program
Year 4 (Honours) core topic
Criminological Research Methods
Year 2 core topic – Criminal Justice Major
Victims and Trauma
Year 2 core topic – Criminal Justice Major
Social Impacts of Punishment
Year 2 core topic – Criminal Justice Major
Policing for the Future: Innovations and Social Impacts
Year 2 core topic – Criminal Justice Major
Common Questions
The Bachelor of Criminology (Honours) is a four-year degree that includes an Honours year in the final year. During this year, you will complete a major research project (your Honours thesis) working closely with an expert supervisor to explore a criminological issue that matters to you. This experience sharpens critical thinking skills and practical knowledge, positioning you for impactful careers or further study, whereas a standard degree typically does not include this research component.
In the Honours year, you can choose to work with experienced researchers across several specialisations: Crime, Victimisation, and Prevention; Policing and Security; Organised Crime; Cybercrime; Domestic Family and Sexual Violence; and Corrections and Youth Justice.
Domestic students can gain guaranteed entry with an ATAR of 95.00. Alternative entry options include a STAT score of 170.0, a GPA of 5.5, a TAFE/VET Advanced Diploma or above, or pathway options through Criminology, Diploma in Arts, or Diploma in Criminology. There are no prerequisites or assumed knowledge requirements.
Upon completing the Bachelor of Criminology (Honours), you will be eligible to apply for membership with the Australian and New Zealand Society of Criminology.
Yes. After your first year, you can focus on an area that interests you by choosing majors and minors, with the flexibility to combine them in a way that works best for you. Available areas include Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity and Cybercrime, Social Justice, and Strategy and Analysis, helping you work toward your chosen career.
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