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Bachelor of Criminology

Advocate for victims. Prevent and interpret crime. Make an impact in your community.

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Our team is available during Australian business hours, 9 am to 5 pm.

For other UOW contact details, click here.

If you’re planning to study at UOW immediately after finishing your HSC, International Baccalaureate (IB), or an interstate equivalent, you can apply for Early Admission to this course. Applications can be submitted via the UOW Early Admission website during the designated period, usually June – August each year.

Students can also apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

If you’re a non-school leaver (e.g., completed Year 12 previously and/or have a TAFE qualification or equivalent), you can apply directly to UOW.

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Alternatively, if you would like to apply directly (without an agent), you can start the process through our Apply Online portal. Please note, some applicants will not be eligible to apply directly and will be prompted to apply via an agent.

International students who are studying an Australian Year 12 qualification in or outside of Australia may choose to apply through UOW Early Admission, and/or through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

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Australia: 1300 367 869. International: +61 2 4221 3218

Student ?
Campus
Wollongong
Delivery ?
On Campus
Starts
  • Autumn 2025
Codes
UAC: 753125
UOW: 3232

Overview

The Bachelor of Criminology examines contemporary issues that are critical for maintaining safety and justice within communities. This degree will step you through causes and responses to crime, innovative ways to approach crime issues, how to research and advocate for crime solutions, and give you the opportunity to learn about specialist areas like youth crime and justice and gender-based violence.

You will learn from passionate experts in the Criminology, Justice & Social Policy team, as well as leaders in health and social sciences at UOW. Our academic staff are active researchers and experienced teachers who have strong connections to government and community organisations.

Our subjects use real-world case studies to develop skills for your future career while our flexible learning strategies help you to balance your studies with other commitments.

Alongside your degree you can also choose a complementary major in human services or legal studies.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Criminology pursue careers in victim support and advocacy, youth justice, criminal justice agencies, social research or policy and more.

Careers

  • Advocacy
  • Business Development and Administration
  • Community and Social Services
  • Community Corrections Officer
  • Court Monitor
  • Environmental Officer
  • Local and International Community Development
  • Market Research
  • Policy Analysis and Evaluation
  • Social Policy Development
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