Bachelor of Arts (Criminology & Criminal Justice)

Program Overview

This criminology and criminal justice program explores the causes, consequences, and responses to crime. Students delve into the intricacies of victimology and the complexities of the relationship between crime, justice, and society. By combining criminology studies with courses in various disciplines such as psychology and legal studies, graduates gain a competitive edge in the employment market. The program also offers an Extended Major option for those seeking a deeper specialization in criminology and criminal justice.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Become a problem solver and explore the social and psychological factors behind why people commit crime. Delve into forensic and criminal psychology and gain knowledge about the complexities of victimisation. Develop a competitive edge for the employment market. Make the most of the flexibility of a UniSQ’s Arts degree and combine your criminology and criminal justice studies with courses in psychology, legal studies, Indigenous studies, social justice, and many more (similar to a Bachelor of Criminology). Discover the intricacies of the relationship between crime, justice and the media or young people and the juvenile justice system. Become the subject matter expert with the option of studying the Criminology and Criminal Justice Extended major.

Outline:

To complete this degree students must complete 24 units.

Option 1

Courses to be studied Units Core courses 4 SEED-electives 0-4 1 x 8-unit major 8 A second 8-unit major or 2 x 4-unit minors or 1 x 4-unit minor plus 4 x electives (depending on number of SEED-electives completed) 8 Total 24

Option 2

Courses to be studied Units Core courses 4 1 x 12-unit extended major 12 1 x 8-unit major or 2 x 4-unit minors or 1 x 4-unit minor plus 4 x SEED-electives or other elective courses 8 Total 24

Careers:

Apply your knowledge to the criminal justice system, child protection, crime research, strategic planning and development, security, or the police force. You could also work in community corrections, border security, policy development, juvenile justice or research. Your strong understanding of criminology and criminal justice alongside a second major strengthens your employability, and, depending on the major, opens up many career opportunities.

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Further study