University of New England

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Criminology)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Did your arts degree prompt a burning question or a passion for independent research? If so, consider applying for an honours year. A 'capstone' to your formal education, honours is an opportunity to drill deeper into a specialized area, to extend your intellectual range, and sharpen your research capabilities. It will enable advanced communication techniques and deep subject knowledge, to hone your analytical abilities, and gain high-level personal and professional skills. These are valuable attributes that provide a solid foundation for postgraduate study, give you a competitive edge in the job market, and help future-proof your career in a rapidly changing world.

You will extend your intellectual range, learn about research principles and methods, and independently apply advanced knowledge in one or more disciplines. The extra year of honours study at UNE is an opportunity to hone your research, communication, and writing skills by producing a dissertation of original ideas that you will integrate and position within the current body of knowledge in your chosen discipline.

Prescribed Unit

Honours in Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS400H)

Did your degree in Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences prompt a burning question for independent research? If so, study in honours will provide a ‘capstone’ to your formal education in a discipline, with the opportunity to drill deeper into a specialized area. You will extend your intellectual range and sharpen your research capabilities through both specialized study of a discipline and the opportunity to produce an extended research project.

Delivery mode

University of New England offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • Armidale

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Entry requirements

You can apply for this course if you meet all of the following entry requirements:

  • You have completed one of the following UNE qualifications, or an equivalent relevant qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent):
    1. Bachelor of Arts
    2. Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business
    3. Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws
    4. Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
  • You have achieved a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.5 in your relevant qualification.
  • You have achieved a minimum result of Distinction for at least 18 credit points of 300 or 400-level units in the discipline you want to study.
  • You have completed a minimum of 48 credit points of study in the discipline you want to study.
  • You have fulfilled discipline-specific requirements as listed in the Additional Admission Requirements section below.
  • You have completed a research proposal of 1000 words.
  • You can provide evidence of the support of a suitably qualified supervisor who is a member of the relevant discipline, or you have received approval from the relevant discipline and Head of School (or delegate).

English Language Requirements

  • IELTS Academic: Overall 6.0
  • TOEFL (Internet-based test): Overall 79
  • Pearson PTE (Academic): Overall 57

Entry requirements

You can apply for this course if you meet all of the following entry requirements:

  • You have completed one of the following UNE qualifications, or an equivalent relevant qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent):
    1. Bachelor of Arts
    2. Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business
    3. Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws
    4. Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
  • You have achieved a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.5 in your relevant qualification.
  • You have achieved a minimum result of Distinction for at least 18 credit points of 300 or 400-level units in the discipline you want to study.
  • You have completed a minimum of 48 credit points of study in the discipline you want to study.
  • You have fulfilled discipline-specific requirements as listed in the Additional Admission Requirements section below.
  • You have completed a research proposal of 1000 words.
  • You can provide evidence of the support of a suitably qualified supervisor who is a member of the relevant discipline, or you have received approval from the relevant discipline and Head of School (or delegate).

English Language Requirements

  • IELTS Academic: Overall 6.0
  • TOEFL (Internet-based test): Overall 79
  • Pearson PTE (Academic): Overall 57
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $28,762 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Full Fee Tuition:
$28,762
Enquire with University of New England to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $28,762 Support may be available

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 ...

Avg yearly income $82,680
Entry barriers Low

Detective

A Detective investigates crimes and gathers evidence to solve cases. You might work in a police department, a specialised investigative unit, or fo...

Avg yearly income $130,000
Entry barriers Low

Forensic Psychologist

A Forensic Psychologist applies psychological principles within the legal and criminal justice systems to understand criminal behaviour and support...

Avg yearly income $109,200
Entry barriers Low

Intelligence Officer

An Intelligence Officer gathers, analyses, and interprets information to support national security and intelligence operations. You might work with...

Avg yearly income $91,000
Entry barriers Low

Parole Officer

A Parole Officer plays a crucial role in the criminal justice system by supervising offenders released on parole. Responsibilities include assessin...

Avg yearly income $92,560
Entry barriers Low

Police Officer

A Police Officer enforces laws, investigates crimes and maintains public safety. You might gather evidence of alleged criminal activity and appear ...

Avg yearly income $108,420
Entry barriers Low

About University of New England

For over 60 years, the University of New England has been a leader in providing distance education to students throughout Australia and the world.

UNE was formed in 1938 as the New England University College, a College of the University of Sydney. The University became fully independent in 1954 and pioneered teaching to external students by correspondence, making UNE Australia's most experienced provider of distance and now online education — UNE is Australia's second-largest online university.

Our focus is on your future, providing you with a personal and flexible approach to learning. We offer more than 200 courses at undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and higher degree research levels with options to study online or on campus.

We work to ensure that our research is relevant and responsive to the challenges facing us today and insightful towards the future needs of individuals and communities at all levels.

We continue to build research excellence and develop a culture where achieving impact with our research is an integral part of our academic life that is both rewarding and rewarded, and institutionally acknowledged and supported.