Bachelor of Criminology
University of New England
Program Overview
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.
Armidale, Australia
36 Months
AU$ 28,216
IELTS: 6 TOEFL: 79
Schedule A
Core Units
48 credit points
Complete the following units:
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Understanding Crime (CRIM100) – 6 credit points
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The Criminal Justice System (CRIM101) – 6 credit points
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Deviance (CRIM104) – 6 credit points
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Victimology (CRIM107) – 6 credit points
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Crime in Rural Communities (CRIM190) – 6 credit points
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Researching Crime (CRIM201) – 6 credit points
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Criminological Perspectives (CRIM244) – 6 credit points
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Professional Practice in Criminology (CRIM312) – 6 credit points
Schedule B
Core Units
48 credit points
Complete the following units:
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Understanding Crime (CRIM100) – 6 credit points
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The Criminal Justice System (CRIM101) – 6 credit points
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Deviance (CRIM104) – 6 credit points
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Victimology (CRIM107) – 6 credit points
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Crime in Rural Communities (CRIM190) – 6 credit points
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Researching Crime (CRIM201) – 6 credit points
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Criminological Perspectives (CRIM244) – 6 credit points
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Professional Practice in Criminology (CRIM312) – 6 credit points
Assumed Knowledge
Assumed knowledge is any two units in English.
English Language Requirements
All applicants must meet a minimum of one of the following criteria:
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English is the applicant's first language; or
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Satisfactory completion, within five years of the date of application for admission to UNE, of at least one year of full-time or equivalent full-time study at senior secondary, post-secondary or tertiary level in a country in which English is the primary official language or co-official language and in which English was the sole medium of instruction and assessment for the particular period of study claimed; or
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A pass grade or better in an English language subject at Australian Year 12 level or overseas equivalent; or
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An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic overall score of at least 6.0 with no sub-band less than 5.5*; or
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Equivalent Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 213 in the computer-based test or at least 79 in the internet-based test with no less than 22 in the written component*; or
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A Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic minimum overall score of 57 with no skill less than 50*
International Fees
$28,216*
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:
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policing and corrections
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crime intelligence services
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crime prevention agencies
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government and policy agencies
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juvenile justice and child welfare
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drug and law support services.