Bachelor of Criminology
Macquarie University
CRICOS provider number: 00002J TEQSA provider ID: PRV12032
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
The Bachelor of Criminology will provide you with a wide range of opportunities to cultivate a critical comprehension of crime and injustice. You’ll learn about key institutions of criminal justice, including the police, courts and prisons. You’ll also build your knowledge around historical understandings of crime; the enduring relationship between inequality and crime; how crime intersects with topics such as race, gender, Indigeneity, age and sexuality; as well as criminological responses to contemporary challenges, including environmental crime, terrorism, cybercrime and security. The degree will empower you to think innovatively and ethically when addressing the persistent challenges of crime, whether you choose to pursue further education, engage in research or enter the workforce.
Areas of study
Criminal justice; cybercrime; environmental crime; inequality and crime; police, courts and prisons; race, gender, Indigeneity, age, sexuality and crime; security studies; terrorism.
Career opportunities
Victim support officer, Youth and family worker, Law enforcement, Intelligence analysis, Paralegal, Court support services case manager, Parole and specialist case manager.
Practical experience
Opportunities for an internship with one of our research partners, which will provide on-the-job training and the opportunity to work on a research project before you graduate, are available.
Fees and charges
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Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Guaranteed selection rank: 75.00
Other applicants
Student profile
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Further information
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ATAR profile
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Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
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