Bachelor of Criminology with Honours
| Official Abbreviation | Bachelor of Criminology with Honours | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Bachelor Honours | |||||||||||||||
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| Fees | CSP / International | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 48 | |||||||||||||||
| Overview | This course is designed to allow well-qualified graduates to extend their studies in Criminology, either to improve their career prospects or to proceed to higher degree studies. Completion of the degree to the standard of Honours Class II Division 2 or better is the normal mode of entry to the research degree of Master of Arts with Honours. Completion to the standard of Honours Class II Division 1 or better is the normal mode of entry to candidature for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. |
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| How to apply |
All domestic students apply direct to UNE For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways 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 | candidate shall have: (a) satisfied all requirements for admission to the degree of Bachelor of Criminology in The University of New England or equivalent qualification at another recognised institution; and (b) attained at least Distinction standard in 18 credit points at 300 level in specified units (listed below): ARPA336 Forensic Anthropology ARPA370 Forensic Archaeology CRIM304 Forensic Science and Criminal Justice CRIM314 Policing and Social Control CRIM324 Prisons and Punishment CRIM344 Criminology and Justice Systems (was SOCY344 Criminology and Justice Systems) CRIM364 The Australian Criminal Justice System CRIM390 Crime in Rural Communities (was SOCY390 Crime in Rural Communities) ECT303 Research in Writing ENCO306 Writing for Work: Styles and Contexts LS315 Criminal Process, Sentencing and Punishment LS364 Indigenous Australians and Law PAIS361 Sex, Crime and Corruption in Asia SOCY333 Qualitative Research Methods SOCY341 Survey Methods SOCY354 The Sociology of Youth and Delinquency WORK300 Professional Skills Development |
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| 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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| 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 in The University of New England or equivalent qualification at another recognised institution; and
(b) attained at least Distinction standard in 18 credit points at 300 level in specified units (listed below):
ARPA336 Forensic Anthropology
ARPA370 Forensic Archaeology
CRIM304 Forensic Science and Criminal Justice
CRIM314 Policing and Social Control
CRIM324 Prisons and Punishment
CRIM344 Criminology and Justice Systems (was SOCY344 Criminology and Justice Systems)
CRIM364 The Australian Criminal Justice System (withdrawn 2011)
CRIM390 Crime in Rural Communities (was SOCY390 Crime in Rural Communities)
ECT303 Research in Writing
ENCO306 Writing for Work: Styles and Contexts
LS315 Criminal Process, Sentencing and Punishment
LS364 Indigenous Australians and Law
PAIS361 Sex, Crime and Corruption in Asia
SOCY333 Qualitative Research Methods
SOCY341 Survey Methods
SOCY354 The Sociology of Youth and Delinquency
WORK300 Professional Skills Development
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to four 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 |
To view complete Program of Study click here
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 awared 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.