Undergraduate
Bachelor of Criminology
Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
Become a force for good Western's Bachelor of Criminology allows you to study crime and criminal justice in a conceptual and applied way, and gain an understanding of how these things affect society. It gives you the skills and knowledge you need to take on a career in the police force, corrective services, and the criminal and community justice systems. You will learn about law enforcement and surveillance, violence, gender and crime, restorative and international criminal justice, cultural depictions of crime, and contemporary debates in criminology. Examples of minors include Child and Community Studies, Psychological Studies or Sociology. Ultimately, you will emerge with the specialist skills and knowledge to make a difference in the world and be a force for good.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- You will learn about law enforcement and surveillance, violence, gender and crime, restorative and international criminal justice, cultural depictions of crime, and contemporary debates in criminology. Examples of minors include Child and Community Studies, Psychological Studies or Sociology
Admissions
A minimum ATAR (or equivalent selection rank) of 65 is required for direct entry. Applicants who don't meet this can apply through The College's pathway diplomas and foundation programs, or via recognised prior study, VET qualifications or relevant work experience assessed case by case.
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