Bachelor of Criminology
Western Sydney University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00917K
The Bachelor of Criminology degree offers students the opportunity to study crime and criminal justice in both a conceptual and an applied way that particularly stresses social and cultural definitions of criminality and the reactions to it. Areas of focus include criminal justice institutions and practices; the development of criminology as a discipline and its various strands; forms and patterns of victimisation; crime prevention strategies and debates; aspects of juvenile justice; the evolution of prisons and different forms of punishment; law enforcement and surveillance; violence, gender and crime; cultural depictions of crime and contemporary debates in criminology. The degree seeks to equip all students with the specialist skills and knowledge that a new graduate would need on entering the workforce or on proceeding to advanced study.
Structure
240 credit units.
Subjects
- Criminology. See WS website for more details.
Standard entry requirements
- Year 12
- English standard or equivalent
Study pathways
Students demonstrating successful completion of relevant studies at other tertiary institutions prior to enrolment may be granted advanced standing for those studies, in accordance with current University policy.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool City | International: $78,720 |
| Yes |
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| Penrith | International: $78,720 |
| Yes |
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