Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
- 3 years
- Duration
- 48,300 AUD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Perth / Australia
- Location
Program description
As a result of several fields' interest in criminals and criminal behavior, criminology has developed as an interdisciplinary field.
With a stronger emphasis on criminology, psychology, and history, our Criminology major offers a more condensed overview of information and viewpoints connected to crime compared to the bachelor's degree. Learn about the present criminal justice system, best practices for working with offenders, and national and international issues that effect policy making in the field of criminal justice through core criminology coursework. You will also gain an understanding of the current theories and explanations for crime and criminality.
Options for electives include a psychology unit on criminal behaviour, a history unit on crime and punishment in the US and Europe, and a unit on transnational and international crime and methods to prevent modern crime and justice issues in Australia.
Program structure
Level 1
Students taking this major in conjunction with the Law and Society major [MJD-LWSOC] must select their units such that no more than 18 points, comprising 12 points at level one and 6 points at level two, of units are shared between the two majors. No level three units may be shared between the majors. Students encountering any difficulties reflecting this requirement in their study plan should seek guidance from their allocated advising office.
Core (take all units — 6 points):
- LAWS1110 Crime and Society (6)
Option (take unit(s) to the value of 6 points):
- LAWS1111 Law in Context (6)
- PSYC1102 Psychology: Behaviour in Context (6)
Level 2
Students taking this major in conjunction with the Law and Society major [MJD-LWSOC] must select their units such that no more than 18 points, comprising 12 points at level one and 6 points at level two, of units are shared between the two majors. No level three units may be shared between the majors. Students encountering any difficulties reflecting this requirement in their study plan should seek guidance from their allocated advising office.
Core (take all units — 12 points):
- LAWS2223 Criminal Justice Systems (6)
- LAWS2230 Working with People in the Justice System I (6)
Option (take unit(s) to the value of 6 points):
- HIST2215 Australian Underbelly: A Criminal History (6)
- HIST2224 American Outlaws: Crime and Punishment in the United States (6)
- LAWS2220 Birth, Life and Death: Health and Medical Law (6)
- LAWS2225 Indigenous Peoples and the Law (6)
- LAWS2231 Transnational and Organised Crime (6)
Level 3
Students taking this major in conjunction with the Law and Society major [MJD-LWSOC] must select their units such that no more than 18 points, comprising 12 points at level one and 6 points at level two, of units are shared between the two majors. No level three units may be shared between the majors. Students encountering any difficulties reflecting this requirement in their study plan should seek guidance from their allocated advising office.
Core (take all units — 6 points):
- LAWS3374 Crime, Justice and Public Policy (6)
Option (take unit(s) to the value of 12 points):
- HIST3007 Crime and Punishment in Britain 1600–1900 (6)
- LAWS3212 Working with People in the Justice System 2 (6)
- LAWS3213 Preventing Contemporary Crime Problems (6)
Price
- Tuition fee — 48,300 AUD per year.
A standard full time enrolment of 48 points per year equals 1 EFTSL (1 EFTSL is the Equivalent Full Time Study Load). If you enrol in more or less than 48 credit points per year, your yearly annual fee may be different. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase, as outlined in the UWA Acceptance Contract.
Requirements for applicants
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have
- achieved an ATAR of at least 75, or equivalent as recognised by UWA or
- an assured pathway offer or
- achieved a score of at least 100 in UWA's experienced based entry assessment or
- a place in a relevant UWA access program.
English competency
- Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
For more information on requirements, please contact your Edumapple manager.
About the university
With a founding purpose to "advance the prosperity and welfare of communities," the University of the State was established in 1911 and opened its doors in 1913 to a small student body of 184. More than 28,000 students hailing from 115 different countries are now enrolled.
In the realms of education, research, and student success, UWA has been at the forefront of groundbreaking innovations since its inception. However, a university is more than just a place to get a degree and do research.
Throughout Western Australia, the country, and the globe, UWA has played an important role in advancing knowledge, culture, and the economy for over a century.
As the sole institution in Western Australia to be ranked in the top 100 globally, UWA has earned praise for its creative curricula, strong ties to local businesses, dedication to the student experience, and groundbreaking research.
Choosing to study at UWA means becoming a member of a community that has a reputation for leading good change, both locally and globally. You will also become part of a network of dedicated and innovative leaders who are determined to make a difference.
