Bachelor of Arts with Honours - Criminology

Victoria University of Wellington

Go deeper into the explanations for crime and the workings of the criminal justice system. Study the characteristics of offenders and how criminal behaviour relates to a wide range of social factors. You'll be intellectually challenged while digging deeply into social realities. Examine who goes to prison, the nature of punishment or the relationship between drugs and crime. Explore the experiences of victims within the justice system, or unpack public perceptions about crime. Consider responses to global problems such as trafficking or terrorism, genocide or ecocide. You'll develop the skills to carry out independent research into justice-related problems. You'll learn to evaluate a variety of situations with a critical, criminological mind. You'll improve your written and spoken communication as you present your findings in reports and in academic forums. You'll need to complete 120 points over one year, or if studying part time, over a maximum of four years. At Honours level your learning will be more self-directed. You'll have the opportunity to do a 30-point research project and this will include designing, undertaking and reporting on a research project under supervision. As an Honours student you'll be in smaller classes and will be able to build closer relationships with academic staff.