University of New England

Bachelor of Criminology

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Criminology is the study of crime and our responses to crime. UNE's Bachelor of Criminology investigates factors that cause criminal behaviour and how crime can be prevented within wider society. The course offers a variety of key topics and issues including policing and punishment, rural crime, victimology and how crimes may be prevented in practice and solved through criminal profiling and forensic science. You will get to hone your skills in critical thinking, problem solving and analysis to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

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.

I am a current or recent Year 12 student

  • You are currently studying Year 12 (school or TAFE) or have done so within the past 2 years.
  • Guaranteed ATAR: 72.55If you are admitted on the basis of your ATAR, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry.

I am an applicant with higher education study

You have studied at UNE or other higher education institutions, completed or otherwise.

You can apply for this course if you have undertaken any of the following qualifications with an appropriate Grade Point Average (GPA):

  • Undergraduate Certificates
  • Diplomas
  • Advanced Diplomas/Associate degrees
  • Bachelor degrees
  • Postgraduate degrees

I am an applicant with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

You have undertaken VET study through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), e.g. TAFE.

You can apply for this course if you have undertaken VET studies. When assessing your application, we will look at the following factors:

  • Level and type of qualification (Certificate IV or above)
  • Graded or ungraded (competency-based)
  • Complete or incomplete.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $46,692 $90,600 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$46,692
Standard Tuition:
$90,600
Full Fee Tuition:
$46,692
Full Fee Tuition:
$90,600
Enquire with University of New England to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 36 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $46,692 $90,600 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Criminology will prepare you for the following roles.

Intelligence Analyst

An Intelligence Analyst gathers, examines, and interprets data to support national security and intelligence efforts. You might work in government...

Avg yearly income $96,304
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

Probation Officer

A Probation Officer supervises individuals who have been placed on probation instead of serving time in prison. You might work within the court sys...

Avg yearly income $73,424
Entry barriers Low

Law Enforcement Officer

A Law Enforcement Officer upholds the law and maintains public order. You might work in a variety of settings, such as patrolling communities, resp...

Avg yearly income $93,600
Entry barriers Low

Correctional Officer

A Correctional Officer oversees daily operations at a prison or correctional facility. You might supervise inmates during their daily activities or...

Avg yearly income $78,000
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.