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Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice

ProviderThe University of Western Australia
Course code: TISCUP050UniversityStudy area: Society and CultureData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesAugust 2026 · Crawley · WA

Course overview

Learn about the role criminology plays in understanding crime and how we deal with it, as well as the impact of criminal justice interventions on offenders, victims, and society more broadly. 

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.

Course record

Majors
Criminology and Criminal Justice (Extended Major)
Career Opportunities

Career opportunities

With a Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, you will have the knowledge and skills to work in a range of areas and organisations.

Potential career paths include:

  • Community Development Worker
  • Corrective Services Officer
  • Local Government Community Safety Worker
  • Police Officer
  • Policy Adviser
  • Youth Worker

Entry requirements

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24-26

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English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169

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.

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Past offer reference

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Source countriesChina
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelBachelor degree
Offer fieldsBachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies)
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ChinaBachelor background
Bachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies)Bachelor degree · Bachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies) · Offshore
gpa 4GPA 2.76/4.02.76/4.00 · lower band · approx. top 30-35%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • CrawleyWAAugust 2026
  • CrawleyWAFebruary 2026
  • CrawleyWA