Bachelor of Criminology

University of Technology Sydney

Australia, Sydney

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University of Technology Sydney

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

106140G

Campuses

City campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines17-Feb-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 143,033 / total

Next Intake 17-Feb-2026

Bachelor of Criminology

About

The Bachelor of Criminology program equips students to tackle the evolving nature of crime, disorder and threats to public safety & security in the 21st century, particularly as it becomes more digital and transnational. It is ideal for those beginning their careers or seeking to enhance their skills to meet industry demands. The curriculum combines theory and practice through core subjects and curated specialisations reflecting an applied and translational approach to criminology. Such an approach is crucial in light of the increasingly digital and transnational dimensions of crime, disorder and threats to public safety & security. In the Bachelor of Criminology, students choose one of three majors in the program: Forensics, Data Analytics, or Justice and Legal Studies or one of two extended majors: Data Analytics and Research or Digital Forensics.

The program emphasizes applied learning from the real world. Students engage with industry-standard datasets, tools, problems, and cases ensuring they are work-ready. The course is campus based, but adopts a blended-learning approach to study, with asynchronous self-paced learning, synchronous online activities, collaborative learning, on-campus activities, and industry engagement through site visits and guest speakers.

Designed to meet current demands for graduate employment, this course balances critical skills needed to work in and transform the industry. Ongoing industry engagement prepares graduates for careers in government, law enforcement, criminal justice, corrections, border protection, the financial and insurance sectors, and community organisations focused on crime prevention and rehabilitation.

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.

Innovation and Transdisciplinary program

Transdisciplinary Electives at UTS Employers tell us the skills our graduates acquire from undertaking a Transdisciplinary Elective sets them apart from the crowd. That’s why we have embedded this program into every undergraduate degree. All you need to do is choose the Elective that inspires you the most. Transdisciplinary Electives integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines, allowing you to approach complex problems from a range of perspectives. By combining methods and insights from various disciplines, transdisciplinary learning often leads to breakthrough ideas and creative innovations that may not be possible within the confines of a single discipline. If you find yourself rapt by the world of innovation – you can pair your core degree with a Diploma in Innovation, graduating with two qualifications in the same timeframe. In both instances, you’ll work on a real-world challenge presented by an industry partner organisation – partners who often create career pathways for our graduates. * Excludes students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

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.

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

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

English Program Requirements

UTS has English language proficiency requirements for all its courses for all students.

Please check the requirements that apply to you.
Note: These requirements may apply to you, even if you are not an international student.

If you have previously studied in English, you may satisfy the UTS English language requirements in one of several ways. You must have:

Career

Careers

Your future career

UTS Criminology addresses areas of current demand for graduate employment and balances these with the critical skills needed to constructively contribute to and transform the sector into the future.

Course-long industry engagement prepares graduates to develop practical and adaptive skills within disruptive and ambiguous environments to pursue careers at all levels of government, in law enforcement, criminal and community justice sector, corrections, border protection, the financial or insurance sectors, or within community organisations concerned with crime prevention and rehabilitation.