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Bachelor of Criminology (Honours)
Study Criminology at Flinders
Explore the world of crime.
Gain a broad understanding of criminological theory and its applications in criminal justice contexts. 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**
- Our teaching is informed by strong connections to government and industry through our internationally recognised research profile and Centre for Crime Policy and Research
- Become work-ready with practical work experience opportunities
- Pursue multiple passions with flexible combined degree options with psychology, law, cybersecurity, international relations and others
* Office for Learning and Teaching citations.
** Excellence in Research for Australia rankings 2015
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.
What you will study
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Practical experience
The degree provides you with practical experience that prepares you for the workforce.
- Develop research and analytical skills.
- Study practical topics to equip you for employment in intelligence analysis, community corrections, community development, and child safety work.
- Undertake our work placement program during honours and receive on-the-job training in an area of interest with one of our diverse partners and providers (eg. state and federal government agencies, and the private and not-for-profit sectors).
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
Expand your career options by combining this degree with the:
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.
Course enquiries
For all course enquiries phone or email us or complete the course enquiry form.
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