Overview
Online crime is increasing, and there's a growing need for professionals with the skills to take on cybercrime and digital threats of all kinds. The UTS Bachelor of Criminology with an extended major in Digital Forensics is the ideal choice for anyone fascinated by technology, interested in crime and passionate about a future where they can use their skills to create a better, safer online world.
In this program, you'll build a comprehensive understanding of the Criminology discipline through your core studies. Then, in your major, you'll drill down to learn hands-on skills in cybersecurity, programming, cryptography and more. With these capabilities, you'll be ready to take your place at the forefront of this new world of criminal justice.
Key features
- Detect, investigate and track crime. Get hands-on to learn the tools, techniques and technologies that allow investigators to gather trace evidence of online crimes.
- Get a bigger perspective. Build research and analytical competencies to investigate, analyse and advise on interventions and policies to inform more impactful approaches.
- Go beyond the textbook. Our Criminology courses blend theory, practice, collaborative and mixed-format learning, ensuring you get the best possible educational experience.
Studying Criminology at UTS
Go beyond the textbook and get a learning experience that's second to none. At UTS, our Criminology courses expertly blend theory and practice and incorporate the latest insights, research, tools, technologies and techniques to ensure you're ready to rise to the challenge of modern crime.
You'll study self-paced, online, in-person and collaboratively in a range of settings, including our state-of-the-art labs and facilities. Plus, with recognition of prior learning and admission pathways available, you could even fast-track your degree.
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Almost 100,000 people in Australia work within criminal justice in policing, prison, probation and intelligence alone. (Source: Jobs and Skills Australia 2024)
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Our Humanities and Social Sciences courses are rated five stars for graduate full-time employment, graduate salary and learner engagement. (Source: Good Universities Guide 2024)
Your future career
This program is designed to give you the in-demand, technical and specialised skills in digital crime enforcement and prevention. As a graduate, you’ll be ready to investigate, detect and prevent online crimes for a range of purposes and settings.
Additionally, you’ll have the knowledge and context you need to understand digital crime on a societal level and conduct deep analysis to identify the threats, trends and triggers that underpin cybercrime. You’ll have what it takes to launch a rewarding, successful future in an array of sectors and settings.
*Some career options will require additional study/training.
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