Overview

Throughout the Criminology and Criminal Justice - History course from Adelaide University you’ll build a deep understanding of Australian criminal law, crime control, corrections and contemporary criminal justice issues while exploring the past and how it influences the present. You’ll develop sought after research, analysis, communications and critical thinking skills which are highly transferable between industries.

Learning from experts within criminology and history you’ll gain both broad and deep knowledge. A flexible but focused internship in your final year will develop your confidence and ensure you graduate career ready. This degree will position you well to take advantage of opportunities in a range of areas within the criminology, justice and advocacy industries.

Career opportunities:

A degree in criminology and criminal justice will enable you to pursue a range of roles and a deep knowledge of history will position you well within the criminal justice sector. You’ll also have opportunities available to you within the private and not-for-profit sectors, especially within organisations focussed on criminal justice reform, human rights or historical preservation. Maybe you will become a public historian, focusing on historical narratives linked to crime, justice and societal change through public exhibitions or community programs. Perhaps you’ll work in research as an analyst, evaluating trends in crime and justice through a historical lens.

Your broad skills in data analysis, critical thinking and communication are highly transferrable and will be sought after by a range of employers. You might pursue a career in any of the following sectors:

Policing
Security and intelligence
Correctional services
Court administration
Parliamentary advising
Crime analysis
Advocacy
Policy development/analysis
Research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Explaining Crime and Deviance
Crime Problems in Australia
Policing and Crime Control
Penology and Corrections
Contemporary Issues in Criminology
Criminal Law and Criminal Process

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International

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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
Adelaide, Australia

Disciplines

History 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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General requirements

CRICOS code: 115690B

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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Non-residents

43400 AUD / year

≈ 43400 AUD / year

Additional Details

National tuition - Commonwealth Supported

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