Bachelor of Criminology
University of New England - Armidale
Overview
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Criminology is the study of crime and our responses to crime. This course investigates factors that cause criminal behaviour and how crime can be prevented within wider society. It draws on criminology, forensic science, sociology of deviance, law, and criminal justice studies.
Specialise in a major and choose from elective units that examine criminal law and procedures, policing, punishment, prisons, forensic science, theories of crime, rural crime and juvenile delinquency, among other topics.
You will have the opportunity to undertake training in research methods and gain hands-on experience within the criminal justice system through practical units and our WorkReady program.
Graduates with sufficient grades may apply for the Bachelor of Criminology with Honours.
Majors
Areas of study
Criminal justice, criminology, forensic science, justice and Indigenous people, law, policing and corrections, politics and society, psychology, sociology.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Policing and corrections, crime intelligence services, crime prevention agencies, government and policy agencies, juvenile justice and child welfare, drug and law support services.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 92.15 | 94.35 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 90.75 | 93.25 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 89.35 | 92.15 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of New England website for admission criteria information.
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University
University of New England
Campus
Armidale
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Law
Indicative ATAR
89.35
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years
Course Link
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