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Download course brochure Would you like to help contribute to making the world a safer place? When you study UNE's Bachelor of Criminology with Honours you will complete a major research project in an area of criminology that you choose, for example organised crime, child exploitation, the illicit drug trade, or rural crime. Whatever topic you delve into, you will be on track to a rewarding career that could play a key role in informing debate on crime and justice issues in Australia and beyond. You will also acquire skills in critical thinking — skills that are transferable and in demand across a range of professions thereby future proofing your career. Why study the Bachelor of Criminology with Honours with UNE? UNE is a pioneer in the field of rural crime and home to the Centre for Rural Criminology , a world-first hub of collaborative international research, which seeks to understand all aspects of rural crime in order to help build safe and resilient communities in a rapidly changing world. The intensive year-long program studying UNE's Bachelor of Criminology with Honours is an opportunity to develop your original research project and conduct theoretical and empirical research under the guidance of a supervisor who is a specialist in the relevant field. You will utilise all the skills you have learned throughout your undergraduate degree to produce a 16,000 to 18,000-word dissertation. Honours can be one of the most enjoyable and challenging years of your undergraduate degree, a rare opportunity to dedicate yourself for an entire year to one area of study that you are passionate about. It is an ideal way to gain direct access as a professional to areas of the criminal justice system that interest you. UNE is Australia's oldest regional university and a pioneer in the delivery of distance education. We are proud that year after year, our students award UNE the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide , so no matter whether you choose to study online or on campus, you are in very good hands. What makes our course different? You will learn from thought leaders in the field of rural crime who will support you through this rewarding course that allows you to: Demonstrate to future employees that you have critical job skills, such as the ability to produce high-quality work with minimal supervision, the capacity to engage with criminal justice agencies, and valuable project management abilities. Choose from three different teaching periods throughout the year to start your degree. Study flexibly — the course can also be studied on campus, or completely online at home in your own time. Study online Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world. Study on campus Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.
Where You Can Study
Sydney
211 Church St, Parramatta, NSW 2150
Eligibility
Select the option that best describes you. I want to study on campus If you are an international applicant who wants to study on campus in Australia: You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course. You can apply for this course if you meet all of the following entry requirements: You have completed one of the following UNE qualifications, or an equivalent relevant qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent): Bachelor of Criminology Bachelor of Arts majoring in Criminology Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws* You have achieved a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.5 in your relevant qualification. You have achieved a minimum result of Distinction for at least 18 credit points of 300-level units in Criminology including the unit CRIM244 Criminological Perspectives (or equivalent). You have completed a minimum of 48 credit points of study in the subject you want to study. Students must submit a research proposal of 1000 words, containing a written, cogent, proposal of the topic, which must include a thesis statement, and/or a problem to be solved, and/or a question to be answered, and/or a line of argument to be explored. Students must have the support of a suitably qualified supervisor who is a member of the relevant discipline or approved by the discipline and Head of School (or delegate). Please note: Admission to this course is determined by the Head of School (or delegate) on the recommendation of the discipline convenor. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
If you have completed the UNE Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws, your GPA will be calculated based on the Bachelor of Criminology component of your qualifications only. You must complete and be awarded the UNE Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws before applying to the Bachelor of Criminology with Honours. Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. Intensive Schools Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit. Visa Information On-Campus study If you would like to study full-time in Australia at one of UNE's campuses, you will need to have a visa that allows you to study. For most international students this visa will need to be a Student Visa . The Australian Department of Home Affairs has further information about visa eligibility and conditions. I want to study online If you are an international applicant who wants to study online (overseas or in Australia): You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course. You can apply for this course if you meet all of the following entry requirements: You have completed one of the following UNE qualifications, or an equivalent relevant qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent): Bachelor of Criminology Bachelor of Arts majoring in Criminology Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws* You have achieved a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.5 in your relevant qualification. You have achieved a minimum result of Distinction for at least 18 credit points of 300-level units in Criminology including the unit CRIM244 Criminological Perspectives (or equivalent). You have completed a minimum of 48 credit points of study in the subject you want to study. Students must submit a research proposal of 1000 words, containing a written, cogent, proposal of the topic, which must include a thesis statement, and/or a problem to be solved, and/or a question to be answered, and/or a line of argument to be explored. Students must have the support of a suitably qualified supervisor who is a member of the relevant discipline or approved by the discipline and Head of School (or delegate). Please note: Admission to this course is determined by the Head of School (or delegate) on the recommendation of the discipline convenor. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
If you have completed the UNE Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws, your GPA will be calculated based on the Bachelor of Criminology component of your qualifications only. You must complete and be awarded the UNE Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws before applying to the Bachelor of Criminology with Honours. Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. Intensive Schools Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit. Visa Information Online study in your own country If you would like to study online with UNE while you reside outside of Australia you do not need a Student Visa . If your course requires you to visit Australia to attend any mandatory study requirements, you would need to explore Visitor Visa options for a short-term stay. Online study in Australia If you would like to study online with UNE while you are residing in Australia, you will need to hold a visa (other than a Student Visa) that allows you to study. If you are unsure if your visa allows you to study, you can check with UNE's International Admissions team. If you hold a Student Visa you cannot study completely online; you must be enrolled as an on-campus student (although you can study a limited number of online units). Supporting documents Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application: A certified academic transcript of your completed qualification. A completed Honours Application form . This must be included in your online application. A research proposal . Please see the Honours application form linked above for instructions on how to develop your research proposal. Proof of identity and citizenship. This can be a certified/notarised copy of the photo page of your passport, or another form of official photo identification that lists your full personal details including name and date of birth; for example, a foreign government identity card. Evidence of English Language Requirements satisfied. If you have completed a UNE-approved formal English test within the last two years, you must provide a copy of the test results with your application. Please see UNE’s English Language Requirements above for further information. Advanced standing and credit for prior learning Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies. Individual Unit Advanced Standing If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing. Please note: Advanced Standing cannot be granted for the dissertation component of this course. > Learn how to apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing You can apply for this course if you meet all of the following entry requirements: You have completed one of the following UNE qualifications, or an equivalent relevant qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent): Bachelor of Criminology Bachelor of Arts majoring in Criminology Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws* You have achieved a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.5 in your relevant qualification. You have achieved a minimum result of Distinction for at least 18 credit points of 300-level units in Criminology including the unit CRIM244 Criminological Perspectives (or equivalent). You have completed a minimum of 48 credit points of study in the subject you want to study. Students must submit a research proposal of 1000 words, containing a written, cogent, proposal of the topic, which must include a thesis statement, and/or a problem to be solved, and/or a question to be answered, and/or a line of argument to be explored. Students must have the support of a suitably qualified supervisor who is a member of the relevant discipline or approved by the discipline and Head of School (or delegate). Please note: Admission to this course is determined by the Head of School (or delegate) on the recommendation of the discipline convenor. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
If you have completed the UNE Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws, your GPA will be calculated based on the Bachelor of Criminology component of your qualifications only. You must complete and be awarded the UNE Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws before applying to the Bachelor of Criminology with Honours. Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. Intensive Schools Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit. Supporting documents Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application: A certified academic transcript of your completed qualification. A completed Honours Application form . This must be included in your online application. A research proposal . Please see the Honours application form linked above for instructions on how to develop your research proposal. Advanced standing and credit for prior learning Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies. Individual Unit Advanced Standing If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing. Please note: Advanced Standing cannot be granted for the dissertation component of this course. > Learn how to apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing
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The CRICOS course code for the Bachelor of Criminology with Honours at the University of New England is 064575J.
The Bachelor of Criminology with Honours has a duration of 60 weeks.
The estimated total course cost is AU$35,016, which includes a tuition fee of AU$32,016 and a non-tuition fee of AU$3,000.
The course is delivered at the University of New England's campus in Armidale, New South Wales, a location owned and operated by the provider.
This course has a duration of 60 weeks, which is below the 92-week minimum required for extended Post-Study Work Rights eligibility. Therefore, it does not meet the duration criterion for extended Post-Study Work Rights.
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