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About the course
Western Sydney University’s Bachelor of Criminology explores crime and criminal justice in conceptual and applied ways, examining how justice institutions and practices shape society. You’ll study topics such as crime prevention, victimisation, juvenile justice, prisons and punishment, and contemporary debates in criminology. The course builds specialist knowledge suited to understanding law enforcement and community responses to crime at bachelor level in criminology. The programme explores human behaviour, research methods, and applied psychology for community and organisational settings.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue roles across policing, corrective services and criminal and community justice settings. Career pathways may include police officer, correctional officer, youth or community development worker, and casework/case management roles. The degree also supports work in policy development and related government or community organisations dealing with crime prevention, rehabilitation and justice programs, aligning with bachelor-level careers in criminology and justice. Preparing graduates for human resources support, community services, and psychology-related graduate pathways.
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.Living Costs in Sydney**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290 |
Average Salary***
