C10447v1 Bachelor of Criminology Bachelor of International Studies
Award(s): Bachelor of Criminology (BCrim)Bachelor of International Studies (BIntSt)
Bachelor of Criminology in Digital Security (BCrim)
Bachelor of Criminology in Analytics and Research (BCrim)
Bachelor of Criminology in Digital Forensics (BCrim)
UAC code: 609165 (Autumn session)
CRICOS code: 106141F
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 240
Course EFTSL: 5
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 Bachelor of International Studies prepares students to respond to the changing nature of crime in the 21st century by addressing the realities of crime in an increasingly digital and transnational age. Ideal for those starting their careers or extending their learning to respond to industry needs, students specialise in either digital forensics & security, data analytics & research, justice & legal studies, or forensics and complement this with studies of a language other than English, intercultural communication and practical cultural experience to engage with diverse populations in a professional context.
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.
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
This course is designed to address areas of current demand for graduate employment balanced with the critical skills needed to work in and transform industry into the future. Course-long industry engagement prepares graduates to pursue careers at all levels of government, in law enforcement, criminal justice, corrections, border protection, the financial or insurance sectors, or within community organisations concerned with crime prevention and rehabilitation, both in Australia and internationally.
Career options
Career 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, evaluator, 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 UTSAll 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 InnovationThe 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 programTransdisciplinary 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 exisiting 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 co-operation |
| 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 an 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 | Communicate clearly and effectively in written and spoken language using diverse digital technologies. |
| 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 |
| INT.1.1 | Understand and employ effective strategies to operate within professional and everyday settings across diverse cultures in Australia and/or internationally. |
| INT.2.1 | Evaluate critically theoretical and specialised knowledge of contemporary societies, cultures and workplaces. |
| INT.2.2 | Analyse, generate and communicate creative solutions to work-related problems within professional and everyday settings across diverse cultures in Australia and internationally. |
| INT.3.1 | Understand and engage with cultural diversities in Australia and/or internationally. |
| INT.4.1 | Acquire knowledge and skills of Indigenous Australian communication, engagement, and critical inquiry to work effectively with and for Indigenous Australians across a professional context. |
| INT.5.1 | Engage critically with current issues to act in socially responsible ways in Australian and international settings. |
Key
INT = International Studies course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
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.
For course specific information see the Bachelor of International Studies Diploma in Languages Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement.
Assumed knowledge
Any two units of English.
There are no prior language requirements for the International Studies program. During their first year of study students complete a language survey to ensure they commence their language and culture study at the appropriate level.
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
The course is offered on a five-year, full-time basis.
Course structure
Students must complete 240 credit points, comprising:
- Core subjects (72 credit points)
- Major subjects (72 credit points)
- International Studies subjects (96 credit points)
In the International Studies component students select the language they will study at the time of enrolment, and either the Language, Culture and the Professional World pathway or the Language, Culture and Global Exchange pathway. Information relating to entry into the International Honours pathway can be found in the Information for Students section.
Overseas study
In the Bachelor of International Studies students have the following options:
- Language, Culture & the Professional World: includes an internship and option of a short study abroad experience (2-6 weeks) overseas.
- Language, Culture & Global Exchange: includes an internship and a 6-month global exchange at any UTS partner university.
- International Honours: includes a full year at a relevant partner university where students complete an honours level research project.
Course completion requirements
| STM91629 Core subjects (Criminology) | 72cp | |
| CBK92041 72cp Major or submajor and elective choice (Criminology) | 72cp | |
| CBK92057 Country and Language choice | 96cp | |
| Total | 240cp |
Course diagram
Course program
The typical programs shown below are for a full-time student who has chosen the Bachelor of Criminology Digital Forensics major, and German Language and Culture major in the Bachelor of International Studies. Other majors may be selected from the list of majors available. It is recommended that students who elect to complete the Language, Culture & Global Exchange pathway complete 999781 International Research Methods in Year 3 Autumn, so that they can undertake their Exchange session during Year 4 Autumn.
The typical program for all of the Bachelor of Criminology majors can be found in the Handbook under C10446 Bachelor of Criminology. For the other country and language majors the pattern of enrolment remains the same, except students select the subjects relevant to their major.
| Digital Forensics major with German major as an example, Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 98000 Introduction to Criminology | 6cp | |
| 70102 Foundations of Law | 8cp | |
| 33116 Design, Data, and Decisions | 6cp | |
| 31268 Web Systems | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 98001 Crime Data: Analysis and Interpretation | 8cp | |
| 48023 Programming Fundamentals | 6cp | |
| 31250 Introduction to Data Analytics | 6cp | |
| 41092 Network Fundamentals | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 98003 Research Methods for Social Sciences | 8cp | |
| 65325 Digital Trace and Identity | 6cp | |
| 976421 Contemporary Germany | 8cp | |
| 97601 German Language and Culture 1 | 8cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 98002 Indigenous Perspectives on Crime and Justice | 8cp | |
| 99218 Intercultural Communication | 8cp | |
| 97602 German Language and Culture 2 | 8cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 52670 Self and Society | 6cp | |
| 48730 Cybersecurity | 6cp | |
| 97603 German Language and Culture 3 | 8cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 98004 Emerging and Contemporary Issues in Crime and Criminology | 6cp | |
| 65326 Digital and Cyber Crime | 6cp | |
| 97604 German Language and Culture 4 | 8cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 999781 International Research Methods | 8cp | |
| Select 16 credit points from the following: | 16cp | |
| CBK92076 Pathway Options (Germany) | 40cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 24 credit points from the following: | 24cp | |
| CBK92076 Pathway Options (Germany) | 40cp | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 98005 Policy Evaluation: Local and International Approaches | 6cp | |
| 41900 Cryptography | 6cp | |
| 48436 Digital Forensics | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 98006 Criminology Industry Project | 16cp | |
| 60006 Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues | 6cp | |
| 65327 Web Monitoring and Investigations | 6cp | |
| Data Analytics major, Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 98000 Introduction to Criminology | 6cp | |
| 70102 Foundations of Law | 8cp | |
| 35010 Foundation Mathematics | 6cp | |
| 33116 Design, Data, and Decisions | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 98001 Crime Data: Analysis and Interpretation | 8cp | |
| 31061 Database Principles | 6cp | |
| 31250 Introduction to Data Analytics | 6cp | |
| 33130 Mathematics 1 | 6cp | |
| Summer session | ||
| 99218 Intercultural Communication | 8cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 98003 Research Methods for Social Sciences | 8cp | |
| 976421 Contemporary Germany | 8cp | |
| 97601 German Language and Culture 1 | 8cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 98002 Indigenous Perspectives on Crime and Justice | 8cp | |
| 41039 Programming 1 | 6cp | |
| 97602 German Language and Culture 2 | 8cp | |
| 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 | |
| 97603 German Language and Culture 3 | 8cp | |
| 43031 Python Programming for Data Processing | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 98004 Emerging and Contemporary Issues in Crime and Criminology | 6cp | |
| 97604 German Language and Culture 4 | 8cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK92042 24cp Submajor or Electives Choice (Criminology) | 24cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 999781 International Research Methods | 8cp | |
| Select 16 credit points from the following: | 16cp | |
| CBK92076 Pathway Options (Germany) | 40cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 24 credit points from the following: | 24cp | |
| CBK92076 Pathway Options (Germany) | 40cp | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 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 & Research major, Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 98000 Introduction to Criminology | 6cp | |
| 70102 Foundations of Law | 8cp | |
| 35010 Foundation Mathematics | 6cp | |
| 33116 Design, Data, and Decisions | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 98001 Crime Data: Analysis and Interpretation | 8cp | |
| 31061 Database Principles | 6cp | |
| 31250 Introduction to Data Analytics | 6cp | |
| 33130 Mathematics 1 | 6cp | |
| Summer session | ||
| 99218 Intercultural Communication | 8cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 98003 Research Methods for Social Sciences | 8cp | |
| 976421 Contemporary Germany | 8cp | |
| 97601 German Language and Culture 1 | 8cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 98002 Indigenous Perspectives on Crime and Justice | 8cp | |
| 97602 German Language and Culture 2 | 8cp | |
| 41039 Programming 1 | 6cp | |
| 37161 Probability and Random Variables | 6cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 52670 Self and Society | 6cp | |
| 97603 German Language and Culture 3 | 8cp | |
| 43031 Python Programming for Data Processing | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 98004 Emerging and Contemporary Issues in Crime and Criminology | 6cp | |
| 97604 German Language and Culture 4 | 8cp | |
| 31256 Image Processing and Pattern Recognition | 6cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 999781 International Research Methods | 8cp | |
| Select 16 credit points from the following: | 16cp | |
| CBK92076 Pathway Options (Germany) | 40cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 24 credit points from the following: | 24cp | |
| CBK92076 Pathway Options (Germany) | 40cp | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 98005 Policy Evaluation: Local and International Approaches | 6cp | |
| 42913 Social and Information Network Analysis | 6cp | |
| 41040 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 98006 Criminology Industry Project | 16cp | |
| 37252 Regression and Linear Models | 6cp | |
| Forensics major, Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 98000 Introduction to Criminology | 6cp | |
| 70102 Foundations of Law | 8cp | |
| 65242 Principles of Forensic Science | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 98001 Crime Data: Analysis and Interpretation | 8cp | |
| 65312 Forensic Imaging | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK92042 24cp Submajor or Electives Choice (Criminology) | 24cp | |
| Summer session | ||
| 99218 Intercultural Communication | 8cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 98003 Research Methods for Social Sciences | 8cp | |
| 976421 Contemporary Germany | 8cp | |
| 97601 German Language and Culture 1 | 8cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 98002 Indigenous Perspectives on Crime and Justice | 8cp | |
| 35255 Forensic Statistics | 6cp | |
| 97602 German Language and Culture 2 | 8cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 52670 Self and Society | 6cp | |
| 65316 Criminalistics | 6cp | |
| 97603 German Language and Culture 3 | 8cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 98004 Emerging and Contemporary Issues in Crime and Criminology | 6cp | |
| 65314 Complex Cases | 6cp | |
| 97604 German Language and Culture 4 | 8cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK92042 24cp Submajor or Electives Choice (Criminology) | 24cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 999781 International Research Methods | 8cp | |
| Select 16 credit points from the following: | 16cp | |
| CBK92076 Pathway Options (Germany) | 40cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 24 credit points from the following: | 24cp | |
| CBK92076 Pathway Options (Germany) | 40cp | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 98005 Policy Evaluation: Local and International Approaches | 6cp | |
| 65342 Crime Scene Investigation | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK92042 24cp Submajor or Electives Choice (Criminology) | 24cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 98006 Criminology Industry Project | 16cp | |
| 65313 Forensic Intelligence | 6cp | |
| 65315 Forensic Research Project | 6cp | |
| Justice and Legal Studies major, 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 | |
| Summer session | ||
| 99218 Intercultural Communication | 8cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 98003 Research Methods for Social Sciences | 8cp | |
| 976421 Contemporary Germany | 8cp | |
| 97601 German Language and Culture 1 | 8cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 98002 Indigenous Perspectives on Crime and Justice | 8cp | |
| 97602 German Language and Culture 2 | 8cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| 70103 Ethics Law and Justice | 6cp | |
| 70109 Evidence | 6cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 52670 Self and Society | 6cp | |
| 97603 German Language and Culture 3 | 8cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK92047 Choice | 18cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 98004 Emerging and Contemporary Issues in Crime and Criminology | 6cp | |
| 97604 German Language and Culture 4 | 8cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK92047 Choice | 18cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 999781 International Research Methods | 8cp | |
| Select 16 credit points from the following: | 16cp | |
| CBK92076 Pathway Options (Germany) | 40cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 24 credit points from the following: | 24cp | |
| CBK92076 Pathway Options (Germany) | 40cp | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 98005 Policy Evaluation: Local and International Approaches | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK92047 Choice | 18cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK92042 24cp Submajor or Electives Choice (Criminology) | 24cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 98006 Criminology Industry Project | 16cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK92042 24cp Submajor or Electives Choice (Criminology) | 24cp | |
Other information
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