Bachelor of Criminology with Honours
Why study the Bachelor of Criminology with Honours at UNE?
Honours in Criminology is an intensive year-long program that enables students to research a topic they are passionate about. Students will have the opportunity to develop their own original research project and conduct empirical or theoretical research under the guidance of a supervisor who is a specialist in the relevant field. It is the final year of undergraduate study for most students and provides students with an avenue into postgraduate study or into a career as a professional researcher or academic. Students who complete honours can demonstrate to future employees that they have important job skills such as the ability to produce high quality work with minimal supervision, the capacity to engage with criminal justice agencies, and important project management skills.
Honours can be one of the most enjoyable and challenging years of a student's undergraduate degree. Honours is a rare opportunity for students to dedicate an entire year to one area of study that is important to them and often allows students direct access to areas of the criminal justice system that interest them. In addition, honours offers students the experience of utilising all the skills they have learned through their undergraduate degree to produce a 15,000 to 20,000 word thesis.
Career Opportunities
Careers include positions 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, university research and teaching.
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DURATION
1 Year Full-time2 Years Part-time
FEES
CSPInternational
2013 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 1, On Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 2, On Campus
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| Official Abbreviation | Bachelor of Criminology with Honours | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Bachelor Honours | |||||||||||||||
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| Fees | CSP / International | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 48 | |||||||||||||||
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All domestic students apply direct to UNE For more information, click here
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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. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall have: (a) satisfied all requirements for admission to the degree of Bachelor of Criminology or Graduate Diploma in Criminology from The University of New England or equivalent qualification at another recognised institution; and (b) attained a Credit average in that qualification with at least Distinction standard in 18 credit points at 300 level in criminology including CRIM344 Criminology and Justice Systems, or equivalent. |
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| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing cannot be given for the dissertation unit CRIM402H. |
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| Scholarships | The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. |
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| Academic Colours |
Old Rose (BCC 157) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall have:
(a) satisfied all requirements for admission to the degree of Bachelor of Criminology or Graduate Diploma in Criminology from The University of New England or equivalent qualification at another recognised institution; and
(b) attained a Credit average in that qualification with at least Distinction standard in 18 credit points at 300 level in criminology including CRIM344 Criminology and Justice Systems or equivalent.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to two years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 48 credit points.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 48 cps |
| Total | 48 cps |
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Bachelor of Criminology with Honours.
Classes of Honours
There shall be three classes of honours, namely Class l, Class ll, and Class lll. Class ll shall have two divisions. There shall be no re-examination.
An exceptionally distinguished candidate who has been awarded First Class Honours may be awarded a University Medal.
Examination of Dissertation
1. The dissertation will be assessed by at least two examiners.
2. The examiners may be internal or external to The University of New England at the discretion of the course coordinator.
3. The final class of honours will be determined on the basis of marks awarded for both dissertation and course work.
4. A dissertation will not be examined by a candidate's supervisor, but the supervisor should be consulted in the determination of the final result.
Appeals
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Appeals.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.
| Course Aims | The course aims are currently unavailable. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Graduate Attributes |
Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of one particular area of criminology that the student has selected to study. Students will be guided by their supervisor to identify important resources that will be used as the basis for their thesis. This knowledge will then be assessed throughout the degree through a range of written assessment tasks, including the thesis.
Communication Skills
Communication skills will be enhanced by the students' supervisor. Students will then be required to demonstrate their high level of communication skills when completing ethics applications, contacting potential research participants, conducting empirical research and writing the these results in a thesis. These skills will include oral and written communication skills that are appropriate for students to use within the workplace.
Global Perspectives
Students will gain a global perspective of their particular area of criminological study when conducting a literature review.
Information Literacy
Students will be directed to relevant criminological literature and taught how to assess its validity. Students will be assessed on their ability to identify relevant literature, and on their ability to critically analyse the literature.
Life-Long Learning
The development of intellectual capacity and critical thinking skills will be fostered throughout the honours program. Through completing the assessments and thesis students will be provided with the necessary lifelong skills to be able to research, write and discuss social issues. These skills can be transferred to any discipline, and will be useful in any research positions.
Problem Solving
Students will need to locate, evaluate and apply information from a variety of sources throughout their degree. Students will be taught how to evaluate and interpret information in a useful manner. Students will be assessed on their ability to deconstruct relevant literature and how to integrate theory and literature into their work.
Social Responsibility
Students will be taught about their professional responsibilities as a researcher to provide balanced and accurate research and data. In addition, students will be taught that they have a social responsibility to question and challenge some 'facts'.
Team Work
Students will be required to participate in professional, respectful and ethical discussions with their supervisor on issues associated with criminology. In addition, students who will be conducting empirical research will need to work with various criminal justice agencies and practitioners to collect and present their research.
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