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Bachelor of Criminology

ProviderUniversity of Newcastle
Course code: UAC484896UniversityStudy area: Society and CultureCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Criminology is the study of crime, its causes, and its effects on individuals and society. It explores the social, cultural, biological, and psychological factors that contribute to criminal behaviour. Criminologists want to understand why crimes occur, the impact it has on victims, and the roles of criminal justice institutions in preventing and responding to crime. This is a practical, hands-on degree that will qualify you to work in criminal justice and allied fields. Throughout the degree, you will develop a robust knowledge of criminology through a variety of courses.

Entry requirements

Review the available standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

Applicants with recent secondary education

Recommended studies: English Advanced.

If you have not previously studied English Advanced (or equivalent) or your knowledge is limited,

we strongly encourage you to consider enrolling in bridging courses.

NUPrep Bridging provides free academic preparation and support short courses, available both on campus and online, to complete before starting your degree.

Explore NUPrep Bridging Courses

Applicants with higher education study

If you have completed or partially completed higher education studies, your grade point average can be converted into a selection rank for admission into our undergraduate programs.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

If you completed or partially completed competency-based vocational education and training (such as TAFE, a private Registered Training Provider, or vocational studies undertaken in high school), this can be used to determine your eligibility for admission.

Completion of studies at an AQF Level 4 (Cert IV) or higher Guarantees Entry into many of our undergraduate programs.

Review the Guaranteed Entry Admission Scheme .

Applicants with work and life experience

If you do not have an ATAR (or equivalent) or formal qualification, Newcastle University offers a range of pathways toward your preferred degree.

No matter what your age or experience, there is a place for you.

Explore University of Newcastle entry options.

English requirement
Cambridge C1 Advanced 176, no component below 169Cambridge C2 Proficiency 176, no component below 169IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6PTE Academic 58, no component below 50TOEFL iBT 79, no component below 20

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Student profile

Total students62
#2024
Higher education entry19 · 31%
31%
School leavers (ATAR)9 · 15%
15%
Secondary education20 · 32%
32%
Vocational pathway10 · 16%
16%
Other entry pathways<5 · <5%
<5%
International students<5 · <5%
<5%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

Refer to the institution course handbook.

References

Official course, fees, admissions, English, curriculum and related sources.

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Official course pagenewcastle.edu.auApplication centreuac.edu.aucredit towards your undergraduate degreenewcastle.edu.auExplore NUPrep Bridging Coursesnewcastle.edu.auGuarantees Entrynewcastle.edu.auGuaranteed Entry Admission Schemenewcastle.edu.auExplore University of Newcastle entry options.newcastle.edu.auUniversity of Newcastle current fee informationnewcastle.edu.auMa and Morley Scholarshipssearch.studyaustralia.gov.auInternational Excellence Scholarshipsearch.studyaustralia.gov.auAchieva course data JSONAchieva course information