• 5 Years Full-time
• Up to 12 years Part-time

There are no mandatory intensive schools in the Bachelor of Criminology component of this course. There are no mandatory intensive schools in the Bachelor of Laws component of this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.

Criminology component: Students may apply for advanced standing towards the degree on the basis of previous tertiary study.

Law component: Advanced standing may only be granted on the basis of law units that are part of a law degree at another university or a Diploma in Law offered through the Legal Profession Admission Board. If the law units have been completed as part of a non-law degree, the law units must also be available to students as part of a law degree offered at that university.

The University offers a number of faculty/college and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents.

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1. BCrim component: demonstrate an understanding of the causes and consequences of crime within Australia, including the role that the media and legal system play in shaping our understanding of crimes;
2. demonstrate an understanding of the major criminological and sociological theoretical perspectives that explain both crime and deviance. Graduates will be able to apply this theoretical understanding to practical criminological scenarios, providing graduates with a deeper understanding of the issues at hand and a wider knowledge base to assist with employment opportunities;
3. demonstrate the practical use of criminological research and study within the criminal justice system. Through undertaking research method units and practical work related units, graduates will develop practical skills that will enable them to apply their theoretical knowledge to the criminal justice system and to enhance their career prospective;
4. demonstrate an understanding of the Australian Criminal Justice System and the key institutions within this system, in particular policing and prisons. Graduates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the key local and international political and social changes that have shaped the progression of the Australian criminal justice system;
5. demonstrate an ability to understand and critically evaluate criminological literature, including policy and government documents and media articles. Graduates will have the ability to locate, evaluate and apply information from a variety of academic and non-academic sources in an appropriate manner; and
6. demonstrate an understanding of various disciplines related to criminology, including sociology, law, psychology, forensic science, archaeology, and anthropology. Through studying various disciplines, graduates will gain a wide range of skills that will assist them in a variety of different workplaces.
7. BLaws component: critically understand a wide range of legal concepts, values, principles and rules of the law relevant to the course;
8. compose a clear, coherent and logical argument, to communicate it effectively through both the written and spoken word, to defend it against criticism, as well as being able and willing to recognise potential alternative conclusions for particular situations;
9. develop an interest in, and positive attitude towards, the appropriate development and reform of the law, and the intellectual integrity and independence of mind to challenge orthodoxy and to stand up for a personal conception of what is right, whilst also being self-critical and open to alternative views;
10. demonstrate a thorough grounding in the theory of finance and financial planning;
11. show the application of theory of finance and financial planning; and
12. be able to apply their knowledge to real world problems and projects.