Bachelor of Letters (Criminology) (Graduate entry)

Overview

This course is not offered in 2021.

Gain a broad understanding of criminological theory and its applications in criminal justice contexts. In the Bachelor of Letters (Criminology) you’ll work independently and collaboratively on projects, and improve your ability to reason and argue clearly. You’ll also learn to apply your knowledge in educational and professional settings to improve justice outcomes. Benefit from our well-established links with government and industry, and enrich your learning through Flinders’ Centre for Crime Policy and Research.

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Fast facts

Duration: 1.5 years

Delivery mode:
Internal
Online

Availability:
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code: 2BG023

Annual indicative fees (2020):
$6,700

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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

As a graduate, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to gain employment in a diverse range of areas. These include jobs working in areas such as supervising offenders in correctional facilities and prisons; statistical or intelligence analysis for police; the court administration system; intelligence, statistical and research areas; border protection and counter terrorism; and crime prevention with government.

Potential occupations include:

assistant advocacy officer
youth justice case manager
community corrections officer
investigation support officer
crime prevention policy writer.

Potential employers include:

correctional facilities and prisons
police force
court administration
intelligence organisations
border protection and counter terrorism units
government.

What you will study

This degree gives you an understanding of criminological theory and the skills to apply your knowledge to a range of criminal justice contexts. Topics cover areas such as academic and professional communication, crime and criminology, the criminal justice system and practice, and community justice policy.

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Bachelor of Letters (Criminology) (Graduate Entry)

Online student support

Flinders online students have access to an extensive support network, with learning support, financial assistance, career services, and more, readily available. This includes: