Overview

The Criminology course from University of New England offers a variety of key topics and issues including policing and punishment, rural crime, victimology and how crimes may be prevented in practice and solved through criminal profiling and forensic science. You will get to hone your skills in critical thinking, problem solving and analysis to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Why study the Bachelor of Criminology with UNE?

The Bachelor of Criminology enables you to specialise in a major and choose a number of core and additional elective units. These units examine criminal law and procedures, policing, punishment, prisons, forensic science, psychology, theories of crime, rural crime and juvenile delinquency, among others.

You will have the opportunity to undertake training in research methods, apply theory to practice and investigate geographical differences and inequities within crime and criminal justice in systems in Australia and around the world.

UNE is Australia’s oldest regional university and a pioneer in the delivery of distance education. Students consistently award UNE the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide, so no matter whether you choose to study online or on campus, you are in very good hands.

Career outcomes

You’ll graduate with professional knowledge and analytical skills, ready to adapt to any rapidly changing workplace. Pursue or advance your career in criminology or the criminal justice system, with opportunities including:

policing and corrections
crime intelligence services
crime prevention agencies
government and policy agencies
juvenile justice and child welfare
drug and law support services.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Criminal Justice System
Deviance
Victimology
Crime in Rural Communities
Researching Crime
Criminological Perspectives

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 120 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-10-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-10-14 00:00:00
Starting 2024-02-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-18 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-11-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-06-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-17 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-05-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

57

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Criminal Law Legal Studies Criminology View 173 other Bachelors in Legal Studies in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

57

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code 061318F

Assumed knowledge is any two units in English.
overseas secondary qualifications or tertiary qualifications deemed equivalent to Australian qualifications;
Australian post-secondary or tertiary qualifications (where the qualification is accredited under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), a completed or incomplete qualification must be AQF level 3 or higher);
relevant professional experience demonstrated to be at sufficient skill level and duration of time that satisfies the University that the applicant possesses the capacity to succeed in their chosen course;

Tuition Fee

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International

28216 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28216 AUD per year during 36 months.

National Commonwealth Supported Place $14,280

Living costs for Armidale

1500 - 2100 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Criminology.

Available Scholarships

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