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Bachelor of Criminology

ProviderWestern Sydney University
Course code: UAC727030UniversityStudy area: Society and CultureCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Westerns 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.

Entry requirements

Review the available standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

Applicants with recent secondary education

Refer to Western Sydney University general admission criteria.

Other applicants

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

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Student profile

Total students104
#2024
Higher education entry12 · 11.5%
11.5%
School leavers (ATAR)18 · 17.3%
17.3%
Secondary education36 · 34.6%
34.6%
Vocational pathway6 · 5.8%
5.8%
Other entry pathways32 · 30.8%
30.8%
International students0 · 0%
0%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

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