Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours)
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours)
Our Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours) explores in depth the causes of anti-social behaviour. With this degree, you will develop the knowledge and expertise to make a valuable contribution in the criminal justice sector. Understand the complex causes and impact of crime, and the interactions of the legal…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Our Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours) explores in depth the causes of anti-social behaviour. With this degree, you will develop the knowledge and expertise to make a valuable contribution in the criminal justice sector.
Understand the complex causes and impact of crime, and the interactions of the legal and social policies that regulate society. In the fourth (honours) year, you will craft a research project of your choice, using skills in research practice and methodologies to construct a significant piece of real-world, socially useful research.
Subjects include forensic psychology, forensic science, cybercrime, border protection and biosecurity, understanding violence and trauma, as well as research-specific skills and methodologies. All students will undertake a community engagement in third year.
Graduate with well-developed research and analytical skills and prepared for exciting career opportunities in cybersecurity, law enforcement, intelligence and investigation, correctional and rehabilitation services and more.
Note: The Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice is offered with and without honours. The honours program takes four years and has a higher ATAR, as you’ll be expected to complete an honours thesis reflecting advanced research skills as part of your degree. It is particularly suited to students who have a strong scholarly interest in criminology and see their future in research and/or policy. The three-year, non-honours degree is suitable for students who see their future in policing, corrections or some other part of the criminal justice sector.
Careers
Policy advisor and researcher
Reintegration worker
Police (state, territory or federal)
Immigration and border protection official
Community corrections officer
REQUIREMENTS
If you’re currently completing Year 12 you may be eligible for adjustment factors that can boost your rank and help you get into your desired course.
Adjustment factors may be applied to your TAC application if you study particular subjects, attend schools geographically close to our campuses or in certain regional areas, apply as an elite athlete or performer or meet certain other criteria.
Inherent requirement
There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of that course or unit. You will need to be able to meet these inherent requirements to complete your course.
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – Overall score: 7.0; Individual score of: 6.5
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) – 65
- Test of English as a Foreign Language – Academic (TOEFL) – 94 (Writing – 27, Reading – 24, Speaking – 23, Listening – 24)
- ACU English Language Test – A
- Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) – 185
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an Australian education provider that is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and the top 40 of Generation Y universities. Study options are offered in the areas of arts and humanities; business and IT; education; law; nursing and health sciences; philosophy and theology; psychology; sport and biological science. A degree at ACU involves much more than classes and study. Throughout the degree, students will hear and learn from industry leaders who bring their expertise to ACU to inspire a new generation of leaders. ACU has campuses across Brisbane, Adelaide, Ballarat, Blacktown, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Rome, and Strathfield.
