Bachelor of Criminology (Human Services)

About the course

This degree explores crime, criminal behaviour and responses to crime, with a focus on human services approaches and community impact. You’ll examine justice systems and social factors linked to offending and victimisation, using real-world cases and applied perspectives. The program builds a foundation for work across criminal justice and support services through an undergraduate criminology and human services specialisation. The programme explores human behaviour, research methods, and applied psychology for community and organisational settings.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles across criminal justice, community and social services, and policy-focused organisations. Career paths can include advocacy and victim support, community corrections, court monitoring, social policy development, program coordination, and research or evaluation roles in government or NGOs. This bachelor degree supports careers linking criminology knowledge with human services practice in community settings. Preparing graduates for human resources support, community services, and psychology-related graduate pathways.

Entry requirements

ATAR-SR 75 (or IBAS 28.00).

Living Costs in Wollongong**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 16 - 21	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,452 - 1,921	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,188 - 1,572
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 7	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 242 - 320

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)