Bachelor of Criminology (People and Community)

The Criminology degree at Flinders aims to prepare undergraduates for successful careers in the criminal justice sector and related fields through a comprehensive understanding of crime and social harm. Flinders Criminology values and actively fosters critical thinking about and applying criminological concepts to produce social impact.

This Bachelor of Criminology specialisation prepares undergraduates for successful careers working with clients, their families and communities affected by the criminal justice system. Students will develop and apply foundational interviewing and counselling skills to work with people within the criminal justice system and will use an ethical and compassionate lens to approach the study of crime and justice to foster connection across cultural, socio-economic, and jurisdictional boundaries. Graduates will be equipped to communicate criminological knowledge effectively across a range of technologies and audiences and apply quantitative and qualitative research and analytical skills to generate innovative and practical solutions within professional settings in and beyond the field of criminology.