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Bachelor of Criminology
Study Criminology at Flinders
Get real about crime.
Understand the causes of crime, how to prevent it and how to reduce its harmful effects on the world. You will have the opportunity to learn from world-class researchers in such areas as transnational crime, policing and security, organised crime, cybercrime, terrorism, corrections and corruption. Learn to apply your knowledge and skills in professional settings and to succeed within this growing field.
Why study Criminology at Flinders
- Learn from the best with award-winning teachers and experienced lecturers*
- Draws on one of the top-ranked criminology research programs in Australia**
- Industry engaged - use the technical skills you’ve learnt at university and apply them as a consultant to a business as part of an industry project.
- Our teaching is informed by strong connections to government and industry through our internationally recognised research profile and Centre for Crime Policy and Research
- Pursue multiple passions with flexible combined degree options with psychology, law, IT, international relations and others
* Office for Learning and Teaching citations.
** Flinders Criminology research rated above world standard (Excellence in Research for Australia, 2018)
Your career
Flinders Criminology graduates have enjoyed wide choice of careers and diverse employment trajectories in Australia and overseas. Many, for example, move into employment within the wide range of operational services associated with criminal justice system.
Others work across various support and welfare services that are crucial to positive justice outcomes for offenders, victims and other vested interests. Elsewhere, Flinders Criminology graduates have applied their knowledge and skills across a range of research, policy-making, teaching and training outlets - obtaining employment through governments, universities and in other educational contexts.
Potential occupations include:
- assistant advocacy officer
- youth justice case manager
- community corrections officer
- investigation support officer.
Potential career pathways include:
- research and/or teaching
- public policy development (local, state, federal)
- the criminal justice system – eg police, regulatory or intelligence services (state or federal), corrections, and court administration
- rehabilitation, counselling-related or welfare services, child safety and social work
- private security.
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What you will study
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What our students say
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I really enjoyed studying at Flinders University. The teaching staff were really great and the course content was fantastic. I felt very prepared after my degree to step into a career in the area I studied. Plus, the campus is beautiful and such a convenient location.
Aneleise Truman
Criminology student
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The criminology course at Flinders is the best in SA and the student engagement, social events and clubs are all aspects to look forward to every day. I believe that studying at Flinders in Criminology will give you an edge above most other criminology graduates around the country, as the expertise and student support you will get is outstanding.
Bachelor of Criminology (Honours) Graduate 2020
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Flinders has among the best and most diverse both male and female Criminological academics. My learning experience so far has encouraged and supported my growth both academically and personally. Over my years at Flinders, I’ve experienced a lot, learned a lot, and been presented with a lot of opportunities that I otherwise would not have been likely to take part in – such as, undergoing a number of work placements within different criminal justice related organisations.
Katy Lathouras
Flinders undergraduate and PhD criminology student
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Studying Criminology at Flinders University has allowed me to pursue my individual passions, as well as providing the pathways to achieve my future career goals. Flinders University provided me with the connections, resources and industry based learning.
Genevieve Dodman
Bachelor of Justice and Society (Criminology)
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During my criminology studies at Flinders University I have been continuously amazed by the commitment my teachers have provided to my personal success and the access I have had to internationally recognised academics working within the school. Their willingness to give their time to provide support and encouragement has given me the confidence to continue studying a research higher degree at Flinders and carve out a completely new and unimagined future.
Tom Knight
Postgraduate Criminology student
Study abroad
There are opportunities to take your studies overseas with a student exchange program.
Innovation and
enterprise topics
At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.
Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for changes in the global job market.
These innovation and enterprise electives prepare you for the careers of tomorrow by developing what we like to call ‘personal enterprise skills’ – the innate ability to adapt to whatever life throws at you, professionally and personally.
Pursue multiple passions with a combined degree.
Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science
Explore the intersection between psychology and the criminal justice system and the psychological factors underlying criminal behaviour by studying the Bachelor of Criminology combined with the Bachelor of Psychological Science. With further study, you will be able to apply for registration as a psychologist, and will be well placed for a future career in forensic psychology.
Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice/Bachelor of Criminology
By combining studies in laws and legal practice with criminology, you will develop the professional legal skills to prepare you for a job in the legal profession and gain an understanding of how justice and society influence each other. The combination prepares you for a broad range of careers in law but also government, leadership and educational settings.
Other combined degree options
Expand your career options by combining this degree with the:
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Network and Cybersecurity Systems)
- Bachelor of International Relations and Political Science
- Bachelor of Law and Society
- Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice
- Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours)
- Bachelor of Psychological Science
- Bachelor of Science (Forensic and Analytical Science).
How to apply
Choose your preferred course.
Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.
Choose other courses to include in your preferences.
Visit SATAC and submit your application online.
Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).
Find the entry path that’s right for you.
When choosing your preferences through SATAC, another Flinders degree you might want to include in your list is the Bachelor of Law and Society.
How to apply
Select your course.
Check entry requirements.
Check your eligibility for credit.
Obtain certified documents.
Submit your application and documents.
If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.
This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.
If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through academic pathways programs provided by the Flinders International Study Centre.
Course enquiries
Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.
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