Bachelor of Criminology
| Official Abbreviation | BCrim | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| Course Duration |
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| 2008 UAI | 70 | |||||||||||||||
| 2008 OP | 14 | |||||||||||||||
| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 144 | |||||||||||||||
| Overview |
This inter-disciplinary degree draws upon criminology, forensic archaeology and palaeoanthropology, forensic science, sociology of deviance, law and criminal justice studies.In the first year students will study criminal law, criminology, sociology, psychology, forensic science and forensic anthropology. In later years students choose eight criminology elective units and will undertake training in research methods, crime prevention, and social policy analysis to equip them with the necessary skills for employment in the criminal justice sector.
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. | |||||||||||||||
| Entry Requirements |
Normal admission requirements apply. Assumed knowledge is any two units in English
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| Additional Entry Requirements | N/A | |||||||||||||||
| Course Rules |
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| Career Opportunities |
The Bachelor of Criminology is an interdisciplinary degree that offers a solid academic grounding and vocational qualification that may lead to a career in Policy Advice and Development, Policing and Corrections; Crime Prevention, Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare, Security Industry, Crime Intelligence Services; Drug and Law support services, Environmental and Industry Regulation. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience |
Candidates may elect to include a work experience unit in their program. This component equips students with hands-on practical experience in the field with local industry and service providers working in the area of criminal justice.
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| Double Degree Opportunities | None | |||||||||||||||
| Advanced Standing | Students may apply for advanced standing towards the degree on the basis on previous tertiary study. | |||||||||||||||
| Fast Track | None | |||||||||||||||
| Other Benefits | N/A | |||||||||||||||
| Honours | Graduates with sufficient grades may apply for Bachelor of Criminology with Honours (the introduction of the Honours course for 2009 is subject to approval) | |||||||||||||||
| Scholarships | None | |||||||||||||||
| Further Information |
You can find instant answers to many of your questions or contact UNE directly via AskUNE |
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| How to apply |
New students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC.
All other students apply directly to UNE using the undergraduate admission form.
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