Study Bachelor of Criminology at Western Sydney University in Australia, School of Social Sciences

About this course

About this course
Study options
Entry requirements
- International
Pathways options
- By other partners

What will I learn?

Western’s Bachelor of Criminology allows you to study crime and criminal justice in a conceptual and applied way, and gain an understanding of how these things affect society. It gives you the skills and knowledge you need to take on a career in the police force, corrective services, and the criminal and community justice systems. You will learn about law enforcement and surveillance, violence, gender and crime, restorative and international criminal justice, cultural depictions of crime, and contemporary debates in criminology. Examples of minors include Child and Community Studies, Psychological Studies or Sociology. Ultimately, you will emerge with the specialist skills and knowledge to make a difference in the world and be a force for good.

Which department am I in?

School of Social Sciences

CRICOS

079498E

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

A$32,500.00 (US$ 21,418) per year

Cost of Living - AUD 29710 Per Person Per Year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

March 2027

Venue

Penrith (Kingswood) Campus

Second Avenue,

Kingswood,

New South Wales,

2747, Sydney, Australia

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

A$32,500.00 (US$ 21,418) per year

Cost of Living - AUD 29710 Per Person Per Year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Liverpool City Campus

100 Macquarie Street,

Liverpool,

New South Wales,

2170, SYDNEY, Australia

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Entry requirements

For international students

Successful completion of Year 12 with an ATAR of 60, successful completion of a recognised foundation studies program, 1 year of university studies or completion of a qualification equivalent to an Australian AQF Certificate IV.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.