Flinders University
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Criminology)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe honours program aims to:
- Extend students' knowledge and understanding of criminology and the role of research within areas of academic specialization
- 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
Delivery mode
Flinders University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Entry requirements
Entry into one-year Honours is highly competitive. If you have demonstrated academic excellence (a Grade Point Average of 5.25 or above) during your bachelor degree you are invited to apply for Honours.
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing
- TOEFL (Internet): 72 Total score with 18 Speaking, 21 Writing
- Pearson (PTE Academic): 50 Overall with 50 Writing, 50 Speaking
- Cambridge C1 Advanced: 169 Overall with 169 Writing, 169 Speaking
Entry requirements
Entry into one-year Honours is highly competitive. If you have demonstrated academic excellence (a Grade Point Average of 5.25 or above) during your bachelor degree you are invited to apply for Honours.
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing
- TOEFL (Internet): 72 Total score with 18 Speaking, 21 Writing
- Pearson (PTE Academic): 50 Overall with 50 Writing, 50 Speaking
- Cambridge C1 Advanced: 169 Overall with 169 Writing, 169 Speaking
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (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 ...
Detective
A Detective investigates crimes and gathers evidence to solve cases. You might work in a police department, a specialised investigative unit, or fo...
Forensic Psychologist
A Forensic Psychologist applies psychological principles within the legal and criminal justice systems to understand criminal behaviour and support...
Intelligence Officer
An Intelligence Officer gathers, analyses, and interprets information to support national security and intelligence operations. You might work with...
Parole Officer
A Parole Officer plays a crucial role in the criminal justice system by supervising offenders released on parole. Responsibilities include assessin...
Police Officer
A Police Officer enforces laws, investigates crimes and maintains public safety. You might gather evidence of alleged criminal activity and appear ...
About Flinders University
For over 50 years, Flinders has been a centre of inspiring achievement: from our pioneering research and excellence in teaching to the positive impact we have in the communities we serve.
Inspiration leads to innovation. But innovation is more than just a buzzword at Flinders.
It extends from our founding Vice-Chancellor Peter Karmel’s entreaty to ‘experiment and experiment bravely’ through to the creative, trailblazing work of our staff, students and alumni.
As we enter an era of disruptive change and remarkable technological innovation, Flinders is well prepared for this unpredictable, exciting future.
Our strong network of external links keeps our work dynamic, enabling us to connect across barriers to create enterprising solutions for the future, to make a difference by changing lives and, ultimately, the world.
