Bachelor of Criminology (Innovation)

Push the boundaries and see the criminal justice system through a courageous new lens. With a focus on innovation, this Criminology specialisation will teach you how to creatively apply criminological concepts to produce positive social impact and transform the world we live in. By undertaking a selection of innovation-focused topics, you will develop a flexible mindset that will allow you to recognise and act on opportunities. Learn how to apply your knowledge and skills in a dynamic context, and future-proof your career in an ever-changing work landscape.

This course prepares students for a successful career in the criminal justice sector and related fields, through a comprehensive understanding of those entrepreneurship challenges of a transforming criminal justice system and their impact on crime and social harm. This specialisation aims to prepare students for the entrepreneurship challenges of a transforming criminal justice system.

On completion of the degree students will be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of apply criminology, a nuanced understanding of the ways that criminal justice systems function to deliver justice both in Australia and abroad, and ability to deal with the entrepreneurship challenges of a transforming criminal justice system.

This degree prepares graduates for a career in a range operational services associated with criminal justice systems. Potential occupations may include advocacy officer, youth justice case manager and community corrections officer; potential employers may include private security, intelligence services and court administrations.

On completion of this degree there is an opportunity to apply for a one-year Honours degree. For further information visit www.flinders.edu.au/honours.