Overview

The Bachelor of Criminology (Honours) - 1 year requires 1 year of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). The course is offered by the College of Business, Government and Law.

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Program of study overview
Program of study notes

Program of study
36 Units

Year 136 Units
Honours Program36 Units

Admission requirements

Admission requirements
English Language requirements

Aims

The 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

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate an extensive knowledge and understanding of criminology
2.
Demonstrate a broad understanding of the existing academic knowledge in the area of their specialisation
3.
Demonstrate a capacity to develop and support the extended argument needed for an Honours research thesis
4.
Evaluate, analyse and deploy evidence in support of a research thesis
5.
Communicate findings clearly, in both oral and written form