Study the Bachelor of Criminology

Study Criminology at Flinders

True Crime. Real Impact.

A Flinders Criminology degree opens up a range of career opportunities for you to create positive social impact, with a future-focused and socially responsible curriculum created in partnership with industry.

Through innovative research, teaching excellence, partnerships and real world, practical experience, SA’s largest and most-experienced criminology team has built its reputation over 40 years. This is your chance to learn from award-winning teachers and world-class researchers, and take your first steps towards a rewarding career.

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Prerequisites

None

Assumed knowledge

None

2023 selection rank

65.00

Guaranteed selection rank

75.00

TAFElink

Certificate IV or above

Adjustment factors available

Yes

SATAC code

234661 (Bedford Park) 284241 (Festival Plaza)

Delivery mode

In person:

– Bedford Park
– Festival Plaza*

Online: No

Duration

3 years full-time
(or part-time equivalent)
Deferrable: Yes

Annual indicative fee

2023: $15,070

How are these fees calculated?

Start dates

– March
– July

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*Available at Flinders' city campus at Festival Plaza from 2024.

Why study Criminology
at Flinders?

Learn from the largest and most-experienced criminology team, which has built its reputation over 40 years
State-of-the-art facilities to learn in
Undertake an Industry Project, where you will complete research and provide insights to an industry partner - who could be your future employer
Complete an Industry Placement on a project-based task within an organisation
Take your passion for criminology to other industries, with a large range of degree combinations to explore
Choose a career that makes a difference

Pursue multiple passions with a combined degree

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Your career

Graduates have enjoyed a wide choice of careers and diverse employment trajectories in Australia and overseas. Many move into employment in the criminal and social justice sectors.

Others work across various government, not for profit support and welfare services that are crucial to positive justice outcomes for the community, including people who have been victims of crime, and people who have offended.

Elsewhere, Flinders Criminology graduates have applied their knowledge and skills across a range of research, policy-making, teaching and training outlets - obtaining employment through governments, universities, councils and in other educational contexts.

Potential occupations include:

Police Officer (State, Federal)
Youth Worker
Forensic Investigator
Cybersecurity Analyst
Defence / Intelligence Analyst
Victim Support Officer
Risk Prevention Consultant
Political and Policy Advisor
Counsellor / Case Manager
Corrections Officer
Media Researcher / Producer

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What you will study

First year A typical first year may include:	foundational topics in criminology introducing areas such as crime and criminology, the criminal justice system, law in Australian society, and Issues in Sociology a choice of topics in psychology, political science, and innovative and creative thinking.
Second year A typical second year may include:	enhanced topics building on first year that explore theory, research and contemporary criminological issues pertaining to criminal law, policing and society, punishment, and criminal law the choice from a wide range of option topics that reflect your interests in this diverse field, including cybercrime and society, forensic science, violent crime, crimes against populations, and terrorism.
Third year A typical third year may include:	exposure to advanced topics where you will apply your knowledge of criminology theory and advanced research methods and analysis immerse yourself in live industry projects with small and medium size businesses a choice of innovative and topical option topics providing enhanced understanding of areas such as criminal networks, cybercrime and society, victims of crime, international criminal justice, criminal networks, among others.
Honours year A typical honours year may include:	honours-level topics in advanced theory and research application, and applied research methods an honours thesis comprising an independent research project supervised by one of our academic researchers field research.

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ATAR and Student Profile Information

ATAR and Selection Rank profile

The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2023. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published

ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds	ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors	Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors
Highest rank to receive an offer	96.25	98.65
Median rank to receive an offer	73.95	79.90
Lowest rank to receive an offer	56.70	65.10

Student Profile

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2023 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – the number of students is less than 5
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

Applicant background (Semester 1, 2023)	Number of students	Percentage of all students
Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course)	21	17%
Vocational education and training (VET) study	8	7%
Work and life experience	<5	<5
Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)	50	41%
Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test)	9	7%
Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways)	26	21%
International Students	<5	<5
All students	121	100%

Add Innovation and Enterprise
to your degree

At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.

Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders, you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for the careers of tomorrow.

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How to apply

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Admission pathways

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).

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Choosing your preferences

When choosing your preferences through SATAC, another Flinders degree you might want to include in your list is the Bachelor of Law and Society.

How to apply

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English language pathways

If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through Flinders University Academy – or our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

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Academic program pathways

If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice.

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