Overview

The Criminology and Criminal Justice (Online) course from Adelaide University will equip you with the skills to not just administer or enforce criminal justice, but to understand the causes and effects of crime, why our systems are falling short and how to advocate for a more just society.

Career opportunities:

Careers in the criminology and criminal justice sector cover a wide range of opportunities and pathways. Here’s just a couple of things you might do:

Work with law enforcement agencies to develop crime prevention strategies and policies.
Analyse and interpret emerging trends in crime, antisocial behaviour and sentencing.
Research issues related to crime and the justice system, including victim impact, offender rehabilitation and social justice.
Examine the causes of criminal behaviour, and the psychological and sociological influences on offenders.

You could work in government agencies, law enforcement, intelligence, social welfare, research, rehabilitation, corrections or not-for-profit organisations. You might get a job at the Australian Institute of Criminology, producing detailed crime statistics. Perhaps you’ll start your own true crime podcast – or go on to complete a master’s or PhD, studying anything from international policing to climate change’s impacts on crime.

You could be a:

Policy advisor
Strategic policy and planning manager
Intelligence and policy analyst
Correctional services officer
Child protection officer
Victim advocate
Crime analyst
Social services coordinator
Court administrator
Intelligence officer
Cybersecurity analyst.

You can also combine your studies with other degrees, majors or minors to pursue a career in psychology, law or forensics or take on further training and become a police officer.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Criminal Justice System
Social Problems and the Law
Understanding Crime and Criminology
Psychology Concepts
Sociological Perspectives
Corrections: Offender Rehabilitation and Desistance
Policing Investigations and Intelligence

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-21 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-12 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-04-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-06 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-06-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-29 00:00:00 , International

More details

International students can apply at any time, but should submit their applications at least three months before the intended program start date.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gawler, Australia

Disciplines

Criminology Criminal Justice View 103 other Bachelors in Criminology in Australia

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 04249J

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

28500 AUD / year

≈ 28500 AUD / year

Additional Details

National tuition - Commonwealth Supported

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career opportunities:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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