Bachelor of Criminology Bachelor of Cybersecurity

The Bachelor of Criminology course prepares students to respond to the changing nature of crime in the 21st century by addressing the realities of crime in an increasingly digital and transnational age. Ideal for those starting their careers or extending their learning to respond to industry needs, students can specialise in a range of areas including  Forensic Science, Justice Legal Studies and Data Analytics. The course combines studies in focussed areas with practical social science knowledge and skills needed for professions focused on crime prevention, detection, enforcement or the broader social implications and challenges of crime.

In 2023 the Bachelor of Criminology will be offered as a double degree with Cybersecurity, extending UTS Criminology’s offerings
The Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Cybersecurity brings together knowledge acquisition and skillset within an area of both national and international strategic priority.  This double degree in Criminology and Cybersecurity will develop student skills in applied criminology to better understand, measure and evaluate crime and its effects, while addressing the cybersecurity skills gap in Australia and overseas by training the next generation of industry professionals in cybersecurity.

UTS’s Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Cyber Security is the only degree of its kind in Australia due to the applied nature and industry focus of its core Criminology program. Today cyber security is a significant challenge for individuals, businesses and wider society at a national and international level.  The UTS course will equip students with an understanding of the major factors associated with criminal behaviour, along with the industry-relevant skills to tackle what is a critical threat within contemporary society. Students will gain expertise in securing data and data communications, as well as investigating and providing solutions to cybercrime.  Developing strong theoretical and practice-based knowledge is at the core of this program, emphasis is also placed on assessing cybersecurity in a working environment, developing security solutions for a range of stakeholders, as well as understanding the ethical and legal implications of risk management.

At UTS, having access to specialised cybersecurity labs with state-of-the-art tools, places students at the cutting edge of criminology and cybersecurity research, policy and practice.  This UTS program is a certified undergraduate course by the ASC and provides a unique experience for future employment for graduates.