Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice and Bachelor of Arts

This course offers a comprehensive understanding of crime and criminal justice interventions, while also allowing you to cultivate your passions and develop essential, future-proof skills. This unique combination prepares you to stand out in any industry and make a meaningful impact on society. You'll graduate with two degrees in just four years, a Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice* where you will take a defined study plan and a Bachelor of Arts  where you'll choose a major from a wide range of options.

A bachelor's degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice draws upon knowledge and perspectives from disciplines including criminology, law, psychology, history, anthropology, geography, and forensic science. Through this, you’ll be exposed to the breadth of contemporary criminology and criminal justice issues. With core criminology content, you’ll learn about contemporary explanations for crime and criminality, the current structure of the criminal justice system, transnational and international crime, best practice approaches to working with offenders, national and international factors impacting on criminal justice policy-making and approaches to prevent contemporary crime and justice problems in Australia.

Studying UWA’s Bachelor of Arts lets you cultivate your passions while developing career-ready transferable skills that are essential in every industry and can never be automated – they’ll set you apart from the competition and prepare you for a future-proof career.