Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice majoring in Politics
Adelaide University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 04249J
Explore the social and behavioural science of criminology with Adelaide University's Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice.; Informed by contemporary criminal justice issues and the latest developments, our degree will develop your understanding of the criminal justice system, policing, crime and punishment in modern society. You'll also gain a detailed understanding of policy and practice in Australian politics, with emphasis on the factors that shape government policies.; Discover how agencies across police, criminal courts, corrections, and victim and offender support services collaborate to detect, prevent and respond to crime while also supporting victims.; With a major in Politics, you'll sharpen your understanding of political systems, ideologies, institutions and processes. Investigate key topics like power, freedom, identity, equality, human rights, social justice, marginalisation and political activism.
Structure
144 units
Subjects
- An Ethically Rich Life COREX001
- Fact or Fiction: Data for Everyone COREX002
- Igniting Change: Ideas to Action COREX003
- Proppa Ways, Future Practice COREX004
- Responsible AI: Bridging Ethics, Education and Industry COREX005
- Ways of Being, Ways of Seeing COREX006
- Introduction to Criminal Justice CRIM1001
- Introduction to Research Methods in Criminology CRIM1002
- Explaining Crime and Deviance CRIM1003
- Crime Problems in Australia LAWS1016
- Policing and Crime Control CRIM2000
- Penology and Corrections CRIM2001
- Contemporary Issues in Criminology CRIM3000
- Criminal Law and Criminal Process LAWS3004
- Introduction to Politics POLI4000
- Introduction to Australian Politics POLI1000
- Policy and Practice in Australian Politics POLI2000
- The Politics of Exclusion POLI2001
- Australian Electoral Democracy POLI3000
- Cyberpolitics POLI3001
- Environment and Citizenship POLI3002
- Passions and Interests: The History of Greed SOCI2001
- Professional Pathways and Destinations 2 SOCI2019
- Criminology and Criminal Justice Internship CRIM3003
Standard entry requirements
- Secondary education (Year 12).
- Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
- Vocational Education and Training (VET).
- Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.
- Higher education study.
- Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Adelaide City Campus | International: $130,200 | No |
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