Bachelor of Arts (Professional) Majoring in Criminology
Overview
Build your confidence to make a difference and benefit from our unique industry partnerships with a 12-month paid work placement as part of your degree. Apply your knowledge and critical thinking into your desired industry and grow your network to mark on the world (and its future) before you graduate.
Your major
Learn why crimes are committed, how society defines crime and treats criminals, and what social factors and motivations can lead to criminal behaviour. You'll examine the systems and practices within policing, global crime problems, cyber-crime and security issues – plus, how to analyse trends, formulate policies and create systems to help prevent crime.
Your industry experience
Bolster your CV with real industry experience through our guaranteed Work Integrated Learning opportunity – a placement, internship or industry-linked project. In the Skills and Strategies for Social Change core unit, you'll collaborate with students and community, civil society and industry partners to create real campaigns for social change.
Skills you’ll learn
- Conceptual understanding
- Critical and creative reasoning
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Self-management
Your career opportunities
- Case manager
- Community development officer or welfare worker
- Campaign coordinator
- Journalist
- Public policy analyst
- Corrections officer