Macquarie University
Bachelor of Arts (Criminology)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationCriminology is the interdisciplinary study of crime, deviance, social control and the legal system. Contemporary criminologists investigate a broad range of topics, including justice, conflict, deviance, security, policing, drugs and violence. Key concerns include the nature of crime, how crime is defined, why crimes are committed and how society responds to criminal behaviour.
The Criminology major combines knowledge from criminology, policing, sociology, law and social policy to give you access to knowledge and information about contemporary criminological theory. You’ll learn how to apply social scientific models of criminology to issues of crime, policing, social control and law. You’ll also learn about the operation of legal, policing and policy-making institutions; and about the historical, contemporary and future developments in criminological understanding.
Delivery mode
Macquarie University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- Level 24, 123 Pitt Street (Angel Place), Sydney
- 4–6 Eastern Road, Macquarie University
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
To be eligible for academic entry, applicants need to have achieved one of the following results in English:
- English Standard: B5
- English as an Additional Language or Dialect: B5
- English Advanced: B4
- English Extension 1: E2
- English Extension 2: E2
- Any other Cat A Subject: B4
- Any Other Extension Subject: E2
If you have recently completed Year 12 studies, and you apply to Macquarie through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC), you’ll be assessed on your selection rank or through our Academic Entry Program. Additionally, you may consider applying for the following schemes if eligible:
- Macquarie Leaders and Achievers Early Entry Scheme
- Schools Recommendation Scheme
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Entry Pathway
If you’re a non-Year 12 applicant and you don’t hold any formal education qualifications, but you do have informal learning and work experience, you may submit a portfolio for entry into one of our pathway programs. These programs allow you to articulate into a Macquarie degree after successful completion.
Macquarie recognises completed TAFE, college, and university qualifications. If you’ve completed a recognised qualification, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts (Criminology) will prepare you for the following roles.
Crime Prevention Officer
A Crime Prevention Officer plays a vital role in enhancing community safety by developing and implementing strategies to prevent crime and promote...
Criminologist
A Criminologist studies patterns in criminal activity and develops strategies to reduce crime. You might focus on a particular type of criminal act...
Police Officer
A Police Officer enforces laws, investigates crimes and maintains public safety. You might gather evidence of alleged criminal activity and appear...
About Macquarie University
Macquarie University is recognised globally for its pre-eminence in key research disciplines, as well as for producing graduates who are among the most sought-after professionals in the world.
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