Bachelor of Criminology (Honours) 1 year
Undertake an Honours year in Criminology
Understanding the drivers of crime
In the complex world of crime policy and research, an Honours program builds the competencies you need to confidently embark upon your future career. Honours develops research aptitude, opening the entry pathway to a higher degree by research or a PhD.
The Honours program also facilitates the development of advanced knowledge in your area of specialisation and builds project management skills. Successfully completing an Honours program demonstrates to future employers that you can take initiative, devise and implement your own project, write well, produce a substantive document, and work independently.
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Why undertake an Honours year in Criminology at Flinders
- Work with internationally recognized experts in criminology.
- Access excellent research facilities.
- Develop transferable analytical, collaborative, communication and presentation skills.
- Establish relationships with scholars, and partners in government and industry.
- Help address urgent social questions relating to global, national and local crime issues.
Your career
An Honours degree in Criminology situates you as a critical thinker with high-level research skills, making you a strong candidate for government and non-government policy and criminal justice positions. Honours students are also well-positioned to pursue further criminological research in the university sector.
Potential occupations include:·
- Criminologist
- Advocacy officer
- Youth justice case manager
- Community corrections officer
- Investigation support officer
- Policy maker/analyst
- Intelligence officer
- Security adviser
- Researcher
- Academic
Potential employers include:
- Correctional services
- Intelligence and security services
- Police
- Government
- Universities
Your path toward a higher degree by research
Studying Honours will provide a solid grounding in research skills and enhanced knowledge to help you progress towards a higher degree by research. Use skills you will acquire in research, critical analysis and innovative problem solving and be a part of new discoveries that will shape our world.
Your path toward a higher degree by research
Studying Honours will provide a solid grounding in research skills and enhanced knowledge to help you progress towards a higher degree by research. Use skills you will acquire in research, critical analysis and innovative problem solving and be a part of new discoveries that will shape our world.
Entry requirements
Entry into one-year Honours is highly competitive. If you have demonstrated academic excellence (a Grade Point Average of 5.25 or above) during your bachelor degree you are invited to apply for Honours.
Whether you’re invited to apply, or want to apply, you will need to contact the Honours Coordinator to discuss you project and arrange for supervision.
Honours Bursary for College of Business, Government and Law students
Six bursaries are available annually for business, criminology, or government Honours students, and are valued at $5,000 per annum. The College of Business, Government and Law Honours Bursaries are available to students enrolled in Honours in business, criminology or government in the College and are selected based on academic merit if there are more eligible applicants than bursaries available.
Business, Government and Law Honours Scholarship for Indigenous Students
The College of Business, Government and Law has established the Indigenous Research Honours Scholarship to promote reconciliation by furthering understanding and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, knowledge and rights through related research projects.
This scholarship will be awarded to an Indigenous student undertaking an Honours program at the College of Business, Government and Law.
Summer Research Awards for College of Business, Government and Law students
December 2021 to January 2022
Six Summer Research Awards provide opportunities for students interested in undertaking honours or higher degree research to get a head start on their research and gain hands-on experience in the planning, conduct and analysis of research with their supervisor. Available for Flinders University Business, Criminology, Government and Law students, the Summer Research Award is valued at $1,500 each.
Business, Government and Law Reconciliation Scholarship for Indigenous Research Projects
The College of Business, Government and Law has established the Indigenous Research Honours Scholarship to promote reconciliation by furthering understanding and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, knowledge and rights through related research projects.
This scholarship will be awarded to a student undertaking an Honours program at the College of Business, Government and Law whose Honours research project is in an area relevant to Indigenous scholarship.
Apply
When to apply
Semester 1, 2022 applications open 20 September 2021.
Once applications are open, applicants are advised to apply as soon as possible, even if you are awaiting current semester results.
Late applications may be accepted however equal consideration of preferred supervisor/project will not be guaranteed.
* Application closing dates may vary by course or College. Further information.
How to apply
Submit your application directly to Flinders University through the online application system.
If you have never studied at or made an application to Flinders University, you can register and submit your application for admission to a 1-year Honours course using the eApplication portal. You will receive two emails once your application is completed: confirmation of application submission; and a second email with your student ID. Note, it may take 1-4 hours for your student ID to be created.
If you have studied at Flinders University within the last 12 months you can submit your application for admission to a one-year Honours course via the Student System. You can apply for admission by selecting the My Applications tab at the top of the page, and searching for your course.
If you studied at Flinders University more than 12 months ago you will need to reactivate your FAN first. With an active FAN you will then be able to submit your application for admission via the Student System as advised above.
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If you have a question about how to apply, please review our Frequently Asked Questions before submitting an enquiry.
For all other course enquiries phone, email or complete the enquiry form.
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