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Bachelor of Arts (Criminology & Criminal Justice)

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Bachelor of Arts (Criminology & Criminal Justice) (BART)
CRICOS: 009258A
Entry requirements
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Study mode
  • On-campus
  • Online
Campus
  • Springfield
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 3 year(s) (or part-time equivalent)
Start
  • Feb, May, Sep
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Overview

  • Become a problem solver and explore the social and psychological factors behind why people commit crime. You’ll learn about society’s responses to crime and many of the factors that challenge whether these responses are effective. 
  • Delve into forensic and criminal psychology and gain knowledge about the complexities of victimisation. 
  • Develop a competitive edge for the employment market. Make the most of the flexibility of a UniSQ’s Arts degree and combine your criminology and criminal justice studies with courses in psychology, legal studies and social justice.
  • Discover the intricacies of the relationship between crime, justice and the media or young people and the juvenile justice system. 
 

Further study

You can progress your study to further specialise with the Bachelor of Arts (Honours).

Career outcomes

  • Apply your knowledge to the criminal justice system, child protection, crime research, strategic planning and development, security, or the police force. You could also work in community corrections, border security, policy development, juvenile justice or research. 
  • Studying criminology in a B.A. or a Bachelor of Criminology provides strong understanding of the criminal justice system and criminology principles, and alongside a second major strengthens your employability, and, depending on the major, opens up many career opportunities.
 

Entry requirements

Pre-requisites

To study this degree we assume you have sound knowledge in:

  • English (Units 3 & 4, C) 

We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12). Find out more about assumed knowledge.

Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this degree. If your country is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility. 

English language requirements

You are required to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subscore. UniSQ also accepts other English language proficiency tests.

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study with our English language partner, the Union Institute of Language (UIL), or if you're a domestic student you can apply to study UniSQ Ready courses TPP0122 and TPP0123.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

If you have previously studied in your home country, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 24 units.

Option 1
Courses to be studied Units
Core courses 4
1 x 8-unit major 8
A second 8-unit major 
and 1 x 4-unit minor
or 4 x 1-unit elective courses 		12
Total 24

 

Option 2
Courses to be studied Units
Core courses 4
1 x 8-unit major 8
2 x 4-unit minors
and 4 x 1-unit elective courses 		12
Total 24

 

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.  

Other majors

Double degrees

You may like to study the Bachelor of Arts as part of a double degree to give you the flexibility tailor your degree to your ambition.

Fees and scholarships

Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.

Approximate annual costs1 for international students' first year of study (8 units) in this degree:

Study Mode Cost
External/Online

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 28840
On-campus

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 28840

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2025. 

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Scholarships

At UniSQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

CRICOS: 009258A

Apply direct to UniSQ

Intakes

You can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.

Study period  Orientation  Study period start date Finish date
Trimester 1, 2025  Monday 3 February  Monday 10 February  Friday 9 May
Trimester 2, 2025 Monday 19 May Monday 26 May  Friday 22 August
Trimester 3, 2025 Monday 1 September Monday 8 September Friday 5 December 
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