Bachelor of Criminology

About the course

The Bachelor of Criminology examines why crime occurs and how societies and justice institutions respond. You’ll study criminological theory alongside practical applications, building critical thinking and analytical skills. A key feature is a placement with a relevant host organisation to help you transition into professional practice. This bachelor degree prepares you to understand crime, victim impacts and prevention across communities. The programme builds legal reasoning, case analysis, and professional ethics for legal practice and public service pathways.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across criminal justice and related sectors, applying criminological knowledge to prevention, policy and community safety. Career pathways include law enforcement, courts and corrections, justice and social policy, victims’ advocacy and human welfare services. The program’s practical focus and placement experience support job readiness in government, non-government and community organisations within the criminology and justice field. Preparing graduates for legal practice, paralegal, compliance, and public sector legal support roles.

Entry requirements

ATAR 63.00 or equivalent.

Living Costs in Newcastle**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,199 - 1,586	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,079 - 1,427
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 267 - 353

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)