Bachelor of Arts (Criminology)

Are you captivated by true crime stories? Criminology is a fascinating field that seeks to understand the complex world of crime and deviance. It examines the root causes of criminal behaviour, explores its impact on society, and develops strategies for prevention and mitigation. By studying criminology, you can play a vital role in creating a safer and more just world.

What will you do?

Our Bachelor of Arts (Criminology) has a strong focus on teamwork, collaboration, and industry internships. It will prepare you to think critically about crime and the criminal justice sector as you:

• examine criminal and anti-social behaviour
• debate the causes and consequences of crime
• investigate policing and crime prevention techniques
• question justice and corrections systems
• learn how to research emerging threats like cybercrime, organised crime, and terrorism

In addition to criminology, our Bachelor of Arts program allows you to explore other interests by taking a minor (or another major) in a different discipline area. You can choose elective courses from the broadest range of study areas in the Arts in South Australia.

Where could it take you?

You could be a criminal investigator, a crime analyst, or a forensic psychologist. You might advocate for children as a juvenile justice specialist. Perhaps you'll start your own true crime podcast and deep-dive into the complexities and implications of real-life murder accounts.