Course overview
The Bachelor of Criminology (Honours) majoring in Strategy and Analysis equips graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to truly understand crime and make a real impact in the criminal justice sector and related fields. The Strategy and Analysis major prepares graduates for impactful careers as researchers, intelligence analysts, policy officers, strategists, and related roles where you will create a positive social impact with a future-focused and socially responsible curriculum designed in partnership with industry. Students completing this degree will graduate with the award of Bachelor of Criminology (Honours).
The core topics give students a strong understanding of the complex forces shaping crime, criminalisation and society's response. The curriculum is future-focused, exploring innovative ways of promoting community safety. Students will learn critical-thinking skills, enabling them to apply evidence and challenge stereotypes about crime, victims, and criminalised people. With optional topics, students can tailor their learning to match their interests and career aspirations, whether they prefer a broad range of study or a more focused program.
Students will develop a critical, compassionate and person-centred perspective to become changemakers. Developed in partnership with the industry, this degree connects students to real-world opportunities for real impact.
In the Honours year of study, students will develop project management, research, and academic writing skills and extend their knowledge and understanding of criminology through a passion project of their own. Students will undertake research within areas of academic specialisation and have opportunities to engage with industry partners to prepare for future careers.
Entry requirements
Switch between domestic ATAR data and international qualification equivalents.
IB Diploma
24Use the ATAR 60 band together with the relevant qualification and prerequisite requirements.
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
View English requirementPast offer reference
Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.
Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- Bedford ParkSA27 July 2026
- Bedford ParkSA

