Course overview
The Bachelor of Social Science, Criminology and Criminal Justice major offers you the opportunity to study crime and criminal justice in a critical way that stresses the social and cultural definitions of criminality.
If you are interested in the complexities of detection, prevention and correction, or the cultural and social factors of criminality, the Bachelor of Social Science with a major in Criminology and Criminal Justice could be the degree for you. This major will give you a comprehensive understanding of how all of these factors fit together.
This course requires successful completion of 240 credit points which includes eight core subjects, eight major subjects taken as a Social Science specialisation and eight elective subjects which can be chosen from any discipline available at Sydney City Campus.
At Sydney City Campus, you can complete your three year bachelor’s degree in as little as two years and enter the workforce sooner. A bachelor’s degree usually consists of 24 subjects. With our flexible academic calendar, you can study 12 subjects in one year over three trimesters. However, we recommend that you undertake a maximum of 3 subjects per trimester so that your study load is not too demanding. You will have less downtime between trimesters so a lighter study load will help you to have a better chance at passing all of your subjects.
CULT 1005 Crime, Deviance and Society
HUMN 1060 Introduction to Indigenous Australia: Peoples, Places and Philosophies
HUMN 1057 Doing Sociology
If students wish to accelerate their degree, they may register in the following 4th subject
An elective subject from another discipline at the Sydney City Campus.
For subject details, please visit the handbook.
The Bachelor of Social Science, Criminology and Criminal Justice major offers you the opportunity to study crime and criminal justice in a critical way that stresses the social and cultural definitions of criminality.
If you are interested in the complexities of detection, prevention and correction, or the cultural and social factors of criminality, the Bachelor of Social Science with a major in Criminology and Criminal Justice could be the degree for you. This major will give you a comprehensive understanding of how all of these factors fit together.
Career opportunities for graduates include employment in areas such as:
Social Science students will study a subject focused upon professional practice which will give you an opportunity to improve your career readiness and learn how to translate your social science knowledge to professional, career relevant knowledge.
If you have queries about the course or subjects, please contact:
Dr Andrey Zheluk a.zheluk@city.westernsydney.edu.au
We highly recommend that you enrol in your subjects before orientation. If you have any questions, our friendly Student Admin Team can help you and provide step-by-step assistance.
Visit: Level 4, 255 Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Call: +61 (2) 8236 8037
Email: admin@city.westernsydney.edu.au