Overview

The Bachelor of Criminology (Honours) - 4 years requires 4 years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). The course is offered by the College of Business, Government and Law.

Student guidance

Program of study overview
Program of study notes

Program of study
144 Units

Year 136 Units
Year 236 Units
Year 336 Units
Year 436 Units
Honours Program36 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. 

In addition, the Honours course aims to:

  • Extend students' knowledge and understanding of criminology and the role of research within areas of academic specialisation
  • Provide students with advanced skills in academic writing, including thesis preparation and standards required for publication
  • Provide students with the skills to present their research orally and in writing
  • Encourage students to become independent thinkers and researchers

Student progression rules

Students achieving a GPA of at least 5 at the end of third year will be eligible to continue into the fourth year of the course. Students who do not meet the GPA requirement will be able to exit with the Bachelor of Criminology on completion of 108 units according to the first three years of study in the degree.