Overview
The Bachelor of Criminology requires 3 years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). The course is offered by the College of Business, Government and Law.The course is also available as an exit award from the Bachelor of (Criminology) (Honours) - 4 years, subject to meeting the requirements in the … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Program of study overview
Program of study notes
Program of study
108 Units
Year 136 Units
Year 236 Units
Year 336 Units
Admission requirements
Admission requirements
English Language requirements
Aims
The aim of the Criminology degree at Flinders is to prepare undergraduates for successful careers in the criminal justice sector and related fields, through a comprehensive understanding of crime and social harm. Flinders Criminology values and actively fosters critical thinking about, and application of knowledge to solve the pressing criminological problems of our times.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course you will be able to:
1.
Critically examine the causes, experiences, and ways of preventing crime and social harm, through both individual and systemic lenses
2.
Apply quantitative and qualitative research and analytical skills to generate innovative and practical solutions within professional settings in and beyond the field of criminology
3.
Communicate criminological knowledge effectively across a range of technologies and audiences
4.
Use an ethical and compassionate lens to approach the study of crime and justice, in order to foster connection across cultural, socio-economic, and jurisdictional boundaries
Associations
Combined degree association
Course/Exit award association
Honours - 1 year/Bachelor association
Honours - Embedded/Bachelor association