Criminology

Overview

Please be advised that the Criminology Specialisation does not accept applications for mid-year admission. Candidates can only commence in Semester 1.

The Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours) in Criminology is an advanced and specialised course of study requiring a higher standard of performance than a pass degree. It involves one additional year of study at fourth-year level and is designed to augment students’ ability to apply innovative solutions to complex problems in Criminology and related fields. The Criminology Honours degree provides a strong foundation for the future direction of graduates, whether as a means of progressing into research higher degree at the Masters or PhD level, or improving the scope of employment options and professional advancement.

Through undertaking both coursework and a minor thesis, the Criminology Honours program enhances students’ ability to acquire advanced research and analytical skills and develop original ideas. Students may specialise in the discipline of Criminology (pure honours) or in two disciplines (combined honours) depending on specialisation.

For entry into the Criminology honours students must have completed a major in Criminology with an average of at least H2A (75%) in second and third-year subjects within the major, or equivalent. Students must have satisfied the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts (or equivalent) within the last five years.

Last updated: 3 May 2024