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Flinders University

Adelaide , South Australia ,Australia

Bachelor of Criminology (Honours)

Explore the world of crime.

Gain a broad understanding of criminological theory and its applications in criminal justice contexts. You will have the opportunity to learn from world-class researchers in such areas as transnational crime, policing and security, organized crime, cybercrime, terrorism, corrections, and corruption. Learn to apply your knowledge and skills in professional settings and to succeed within this growing field.

Campus Information

Bedford Park

Located just 12km south of the centre of Adelaide, the Bedford Park campus is Flinders' main campus. It's a spacious, elevated site with panoramic views to the coast and over the city. Our Student Hub offers 24/7 study spaces and access to all student services in one convenient location.

Intakes

  • March
  • July

Application Processing Time in Days: 10

Application Process

More Information Required
10 Days
Possible Interview Call from Institution
10 Days
Provisional/Unconditional Offer
10 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Your career

Flinders Criminology graduates have enjoyed a wide choice of careers and diverse employment trajectories in Australia and overseas. Many, for example, move into employment within the wide range of operational services associated with the criminal justice system.

Others work across various support and welfare services that are crucial to positive justice outcomes for offenders, victims, and other vested interests. Elsewhere, Flinders Criminology graduates have applied their knowledge and skills across a range of research, policy-making, teaching, and training outlets - obtaining employment through governments, universities, and in other educational contexts.

Potential occupations include:

  • assistant advocacy officer
  • youth justice case manager
  • community corrections officer
  • investigation support officer.

Potential career pathways include:

  • research and/or teaching
  • public policy development (local, state, federal)
  • the criminal justice system – eg police, regulatory or intelligence services (state or federal), corrections, and court administration
  • rehabilitation, counseling-related or welfare services, child safety, and social work
  • private security.

PSW Opportunity

International students studying at Flinders University will be eligible to access an additional year in Australia on a post-study work visa, which means a bachelor graduate can get up to 3 years of PSW visa.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

India

International Qualification

  • Senior Secondary Schooling awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), or the Council for the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Examinations

Minimum Entry Requirement (comparable to an ATAR of 65) to Flinders Bachelor degree

  • Completion of a CBSE School Certificate with an average of at least 65% in best 4 subjects (excluding local language) or completion of an ISC School Certificate with an average of at least 70% in best 4 subjects (excluding local language).

Nepal

International Qualification

  • Proficiency Certificate (3 years)

Minimum Entry Requirement (comparable to an ATAR of 65) to Flinders Bachelor degree

  • Successful completion of the Proficiency Certificate with a minimum grade average of 65% in 4 major subjects

Sri Lanka

International Qualification

  • Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education Advanced Level

Minimum Entry Requirement (comparable to an ATAR of 65) to Flinders Bachelor degree

  • Successful completion of A Levels.