Overview
Criminology and justice are inextricably linked. If you're interested in crime and the way it is prevented, prosecuted and punished, the UTS Bachelor of Criminology majoring in Justice and Legal Studies is your perfect choice.
In this program, you'll build a comprehensive understanding of the Criminology discipline, learn about the way crime intersects with society and build skills in research, data analysis and policy evaluation. Then, you'll specialise your knowledge with your major, where you’ll learn about Australian law and the justice system. With these skills and insights, you’ll be ready to take on a range of exciting roles where you’ll help preserve a system that promotes equality, fairness and justice for all.
Key features
- Criminal law and procedure. Find out how Australia’s court and justice system handles criminal cases of all kinds and upholds the essential tenets of a fair and just society.
- Torts address civil wrongs. Learn how laws on negligence, nuisance, trespass and more underpin our justice system through real cases and legislation.
- Your choice of subjects. Align your learning with your unique goals. Study either ethics or evidence, then select three of our six fascinating optional subjects to complete your major.
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
On completing this course, you'll have an advanced understanding of Criminology as a discipline and how crimes are investigated, pursued and solved. Through your major studies, you'll also have insights into the Australian criminal justice system and its processes and procedures for the prosecution of crime.
Studying at UTS means you'll get a wider perspective, having the ability to view crime and criminality on a case-by-case basis as well as a societal perspective. This will equip you for a rewarding future in a range of settings and roles within justice, crime prevention, defence, corrections and more.
*Some career options will require additional study/training.
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