Criminology

About the course

This Honours year is designed for high-achieving Criminology graduates who want to extend their undergraduate learning through advanced study and research. You will work closely with an academic supervisor to complete an intensive research project on a chosen topic, supported by advanced research skills training and additional coursework. This is a one-year Bachelor of Criminology Honours specialising in criminology research. The programme builds legal reasoning, case analysis, and professional ethics for legal practice and public service pathways.

Career outcome

Graduates gain advanced criminology research and analytical skills suited to roles that require evidence-based investigation and policy insight. The qualification can support progression into research assistant and analyst positions across justice, corrections, policing support, community safety, and government or NGO policy settings, and provides strong preparation for further postgraduate research study. This is a Bachelor of Criminology Honours focused on criminology and justice-related research.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as mediation specialist, paralegal, chartered legal executiv3e, barristers' clerk, licensed conveyancer, tax adviser, and etc. in companies including Latham & Watkins, Baker McKenzie, Kirkland & Ellis, Norton Rose Fulbright, DLA Piper, and etc.

Explore the majors available

Crime Science, Criminal Behaviour, and Legal Studies

Living Costs in Perth**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321

Average Salary**

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