University of Technology Sydney

C10446v1 Bachelor of Criminology

Award(s): Bachelor of Criminology (BCrim)
Bachelor of Criminology in Digital Security (BCrim)
Bachelor of Criminology in Data Analytics and Research (BCrim)
Bachelor of Criminology in Digital Forensics (BCrim)

UAC code: 600070 (Standard) (Autumn session), 600071 (Data Analytics & Research) (Autumn session), 600072 (Digital Forensics) (Autumn session)
CRICOS code: 106140G
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 144
Course EFTSL: 3
Location: City campus

Overview
Course aims
Career options
Innovation and Transdisciplinary program
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Inherent requirements
Assumed knowledge
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course diagram
Course program
Other information

Overview

The Bachelor of Criminology at UTS equips students to navigate the evolving landscape of crime and criminal justice in the 21st century, recognising the shifting dynamics brought about by digital advancements and globalisation. Tailored for individuals initiating their careers or seeking to enhance their expertise to meet industry demands, the program allows students to specialise in forensics, data analytics, or justice and legal studies.

This comprehensive course integrates in-depth studies in these specialised areas with the practical application of social science knowledge and skills essential for professions focused on crime prevention, detection, enforcement, as well as addressing the broader social implications and challenges associated with crime and criminal justice.

The mix of theory and practice in core subjects, in the curated majors and via possible combined degrees with Forensic Science and International Studies addresses industry needs for an applied approach to criminology and the increasingly digital and transnational dimensions of crime.

There is a choice of three majors within the standard Bachelor of Criminology – Forensics, Data Analytics or Justice and Legal Studies.

The Bachelor of Criminology (Data Analytics & Research) offers students an opportunity to study an extended major focused on crime statistics and data analytics to inform policy and evaluate interventions.

The Bachelor of Criminology (Digital Forensics) extended major focuses students' studies on Cybersecurity. It is delivered with UTS Information Technology and Science academics.

Curriculum and applied learning from the real world: Students work with data sets, tools, problems and cases used in industry and contributed by UTS partners to be work-ready.

The course is offered primarily on campus, but individual subjects include aspects of asynchronous self-paced learning, synchronous online activities, collaborative learning and activities on campus, and industry engagement via site visits and/or guest speakers.

Course aims

Designed to meet current and future demands in the job market, this course strikes a balance between addressing industry needs and cultivating critical skills necessary to thrive in, transform, and future-proof professions and industries at the forefront of tackling crime and justice. Providing continuous engagement with industry throughout the course, graduates are well-prepared to pursue diverse careers at various government levels, in law enforcement, criminal justice, corrections, border protection, private sectors such as financial or insurance industries, or within community organisations dedicated to crime prevention, reduction, and rehabilitation.

Career options

Careers options include police officer, law enforcement agent, corrections officer, border force officer, customs officer, crime prevention analyst, policy analyst, community justice/development worker, government worker, cyber security analyst, fraud prevention analyst, digital fraud prevention analyst, intelligence officer, ICT security specialist, security consultant.

Innovation and Transdisciplinary program

Transdisciplinarity and Innovation at UTS

All UTS students have the opportunity to develop distinctive capabilities around transdisciplinary thinking and innovation through the TD School. Transdisciplinary education at UTS brings together great minds from different disciplines to explore ideas that improve the way we live and work in the world. These offerings are unique to UTS and directly translate to many existing and emerging roles and careers.

Diploma in Innovation

The Diploma in Innovation (C20060) teaches innovation, supports personal transformation and provides the hard skills needed to support the inventors and inventions of the future. Students come out of the Diploma in Innovation, with the hard skills to create and support sectoral and societal transformation. Graduates are able to fluently integrate ideas, across professional disciplines and are inventors of the future.

All UTS undergraduate students (with the exception of students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation) can apply for the Diploma in Innovation upon admission in their chosen undergraduate degree. It is a complete degree program that runs in parallel to any undergraduate degree. The course is offered on a three-year, part-time basis, with subjects running in 3-week long intensive blocks in July, December and February sessions. More information including a link to apply is available at https://dipinn.uts.edu.au.

Transdisciplinary electives program

Transdisciplinary electives broaden students' horizons and supercharge their problem-solving skills, helping them to learn outside, beyond and across their degrees. Students enrolled in an undergraduate course that includes electives can choose to take a transdisciplinary subject (with the exception of students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation). More information about the TD Electives program is available here.

Course intended learning outcomes

1.1 Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the criminal justice system and existing and emerging threats to justice, public safety and property
1.2 Apply and evaluate methodologies, technologies and practices relevant to contemporary criminology for policy formulation, risk analysis and stakeholder cooperation
2.1 Employ skills in critical analysis, problem solving, data literacy to analyse and respond to criminal justice and social policy challenges within organisations, communities and systems of governance
3.1 Analyse crime as a global phenomenon and explain how different jurisdictions define and respond to current and emerging trends in crime
3.2 Employ knowledge from and about local and international contexts to understand and respond appropriately to intercultural dimensions of crime and justice
4.1 Examine the impact of historical and contemporary legal and criminal justice policies and practices upon Indigenous peoples and communities
4.2 Develop professional capabilities and practices to work effectively with and for Indigenous peoples across the legal and criminal justice system
5.1 Act with personal and ethical integrity and demonstrate social responsibility, demonstrating a critical understanding of the links between criminal law, criminal process, criminalization, poverty, disadvantage and justice
6.1 Convey complex concepts clearly, logically and effectively in written and oral forms to a variety of audiences
6.2 Communicate for high-level collaborative engagement and be competent in working in teams to address issues in crime

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.

Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.

UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.

For course specific information see the Bachelor of Global Studies, Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment and Bachelor of Criminology Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement.

Assumed knowledge

Standard majors: any two units of English.

Analytics and Research extended major: any two units of English and Extension Mathematics 1.

Digital Forensics extended major: any two units of English, Mathematics, Information Processes and Technology and/or Software Design and Development.

Recognition of prior learning

For those with backgrounds in law enforcement, defence and corrections, their prior learning and experience is recognised.

Course duration and attendance

This course is offered on a three-year, full-time or six year, part-time basis.

Course structure

Students must complete a total of 144 credit points, comprising:

  • 9 core subjects (72 credit points)
  • Major subjects (72 credit points) from the below options:
    • standard major (48 credit points major subjects and 24 credit points of electives or a submajor)
    • extended major (either 72 or 60 credit points core subjects and 12 credit points of option subjects depending on major)

Course completion requirements

STM91629 Core subjects (Criminology) 72cp
CBK92041 72cp Major or submajor and elective choice (Criminology) 72cp
Total 144cp

Course diagram

Course diagram: C10446

Course program

Below are the typical programs for students undertaking the standard majors and the extended majors.

Data Analytics MAJ10061, Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
98000 Introduction to Criminology   6cp
31061 Database Principles   6cp
35010 Foundation Mathematics   6cp
33116 Design, Data, and Decisions   6cp
Spring session
70102 Foundations of Law   8cp
98001 Crime Data: Analysis and Interpretation   8cp
31250 Introduction to Data Analytics   6cp
33130 Mathematics 1   6cp
Year 2
Autumn session
98003 Research Methods for Social Sciences   8cp
41039 Programming 1   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK92042 24cp Submajor or Electives Choice (Criminology) 24cp  
Spring session
98002 Indigenous Perspectives on Crime and Justice   8cp
98004 Emerging and Contemporary Issues in Crime and Criminology   6cp
43031 Python Programming for Data Processing   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK92042 24cp Submajor or Electives Choice (Criminology) 24cp  
Year 3
Autumn session
52670 Self and Society   6cp
98005 Policy Evaluation: Local and International Approaches   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK92042 24cp Submajor or Electives Choice (Criminology) 24cp  
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK92042 24cp Submajor or Electives Choice (Criminology) 24cp  
Spring session
98006 Criminology Industry Project   16cp
41040 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence   6cp
Data Analytics and Research - Extended major MAJ10059, Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
98000 Introduction to Criminology   6cp
31061 Database Principles   6cp
35010 Foundation Mathematics   6cp
33116 Design, Data, and Decisions   6cp
Spring session
70102 Foundations of Law   8cp
98001 Crime Data: Analysis and Interpretation   8cp
31250 Introduction to Data Analytics   6cp
33130 Mathematics 1   6cp
Year 2
Autumn session
98003 Research Methods for Social Sciences   8cp
41039 Programming 1   6cp
37161 Probability and Random Variables   6cp
Spring session
98002 Indigenous Perspectives on Crime and Justice   8cp
98004 Emerging and Contemporary Issues in Crime and Criminology   6cp
43031 Python Programming for Data Processing   6cp
41040 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence   6cp
Year 3
Autumn session
98005 Policy Evaluation: Local and International Approaches   6cp
52670 Self and Society   6cp
42913 Social and Information Network Analysis   6cp
Spring session
98006 Criminology Industry Project   16cp
37252 Regression and Linear Models   6cp
31256 Image Processing and Pattern Recognition   6cp
Digital Forensics (Extended major) MAJ01151, Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
98000 Introduction to Criminology   6cp
33116 Design, Data, and Decisions   6cp
31268 Web Systems   6cp
31250 Introduction to Data Analytics   6cp
Spring session
70102 Foundations of Law   8cp
98001 Crime Data: Analysis and Interpretation   8cp
48023 Programming Fundamentals   6cp
41092 Network Fundamentals   6cp
Year 2
Autumn session
98003 Research Methods for Social Sciences   8cp
65325 Digital Trace and Identity   6cp
48730 Cybersecurity   6cp
Spring session
98002 Indigenous Perspectives on Crime and Justice   8cp
98004 Emerging and Contemporary Issues in Crime and Criminology   6cp
48436 Digital Forensics   6cp
65326 Digital and Cyber Crime   6cp
Year 3
Autumn session
52670 Self and Society   6cp
98005 Policy Evaluation: Local and International Approaches   6cp
41900 Cryptography   6cp
Spring session
98006 Criminology Industry Project   16cp
60006 Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues   6cp
65327 Web Monitoring and Investigations   6cp
Forensics MAJ10060, Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
98000 Introduction to Criminology   6cp
65242 Principles of Forensic Science   6cp
Select 12 credit points from the following:   12cp
CBK92042 24cp Submajor or Electives Choice (Criminology) 24cp  
Spring session
98001 Crime Data: Analysis and Interpretation   8cp
65312 Forensic Imaging   6cp
35255 Forensic Statistics   6cp
70102 Foundations of Law   8cp
Year 2
Autumn session
98003 Research Methods for Social Sciences   8cp
65316 Criminalistics   6cp
Select 12 credit points from the following:   12cp
CBK92042 24cp Submajor or Electives Choice (Criminology) 24cp  
Spring session
98002 Indigenous Perspectives on Crime and Justice   8cp
65314 Complex Cases   6cp
98004 Emerging and Contemporary Issues in Crime and Criminology   6cp
Year 3
Autumn session
52670 Self and Society   6cp
98005 Policy Evaluation: Local and International Approaches   6cp
65342 Crime Scene Investigation   6cp
Spring session
98006 Criminology Industry Project   16cp
65313 Forensic Intelligence   6cp
65315 Forensic Research Project   6cp
Justice and Legal Studies MAJ10058, Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
98000 Introduction to Criminology   6cp
70102 Foundations of Law   8cp
70114 Criminal Law and Procedure   8cp
Spring session
98001 Crime Data: Analysis and Interpretation   8cp
70311 Torts   8cp
70616 Australian Constitutional Law   8cp
Year 2
Autumn session
98003 Research Methods for Social Sciences   8cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK92047 Choice 18cp  
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK92042 24cp Submajor or Electives Choice (Criminology) 24cp  
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
70103 Ethics Law and Justice 6cp  
70109 Evidence 6cp  
Spring session
98002 Indigenous Perspectives on Crime and Justice   8cp
98004 Emerging and Contemporary Issues in Crime and Criminology   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK92047 Choice 18cp  
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK92042 24cp Submajor or Electives Choice (Criminology) 24cp  
Year 3
Autumn session
52670 Self and Society   6cp
98005 Policy Evaluation: Local and International Approaches   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK92047 Choice 18cp  
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK92042 24cp Submajor or Electives Choice (Criminology) 24cp  
Spring session
98006 Criminology Industry Project   16cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK92042 24cp Submajor or Electives Choice (Criminology) 24cp  

Other information

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