Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Criminology

Macquarie University

Australia, Sydney

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Macquarie University

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

001357G

Campuses

North Ryde

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines23-Feb-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 41,200 / year

Next Intake 23-Feb-2026

Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Criminology

About

Criminology is the interdisciplinary study of crime, deviance, social control and the legal system. Contemporary criminologists investigate a broad range of topics, including justice, conflict, deviance, security, policing, drugs and violence. Key concerns include the nature of crime, how crime is defined, why crimes are committed and how society responds to criminal behaviour.

The Criminology major combines knowledge from criminology, policing, sociology, law and social policy to give you access to knowledge and information about contemporary criminological theory. You’ll learn how to apply social scientific models of criminology to issues of crime, policing, social control and law. You’ll also learn about the operation of legal, policing and policy-making institutions; and about the historical, contemporary and future developments in criminological understanding.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

For international students, Macquarie uses a selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels.

For more information on how this score is converted for your qualification, please see our academic entry requirements for international students.

Career

Career outcomes

Set your career in motion

So that you’re equipped with the knowledge and skills employers require now and in the future, we design many of our degrees in consultation with a range of industries and sectors. Having such experts involved in creating the fundamentals of your degree provides you with opportunities to contextualise your learning, and gain the latest career insights.

Professions

Corrective services officer
Court administrator
Criminal justice and corrections consultant
Criminologist
Cyber safety specialist
Intelligence and security specialist
Investigator
Local council officer
Police officer
Policy adviser

Probation and parole officer
Social worker
Witness protection program worker

Employers

Australian Border Force
Corrective services
Cybersecurity and intelligence agencies
Law firms
Police and law enforcement agencies
Security firms
Universities

Career information

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In-built internships

Study a degree with built-in practical experiences, and get an invaluable head start in your career.

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Higher graduate earnings

Join the ranks of arts graduates whose mid-career earnings outstrip many specialist professions.

Co-designed degrees

Study a degree co-designed with industry, and graduate with the knowledge and skills employers want.

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The Security Studies and Criminology department is an excellent resource for any budding criminologist wishing to go into security – it provides hands-on, practical learning for specific skills not accessible elsewhere.

Perri Reynolds

Bachelor of Arts