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Criminology explores criminal behavior and society's reactions to it. UNE's Bachelor of Criminology program examines the root causes of crime and strategies for prevention across communities. The curriculum covers essential subjects like law enforcement, corrections, rural offenses, victim studies, and practical approaches to crime prevention through profiling and forensic techniques. You'll develop crucial abilities in analytical reasoning, solution-finding, and critical assessment to succeed in today's dynamic environment.
This criminology degree allows you to focus on a specialization while selecting from core and optional subjects. These courses explore legal frameworks, police work, correctional systems, forensic analysis, psychological factors, crime theories, rural offenses, and youth crime. You'll gain research methodology training, put theories into practice, and examine regional variations and disparities in criminal justice systems globally. As Australia's longest-established regional university and a leader in remote learning, UNE consistently receives top marks for Student Experience and Support Services in national rankings. Whether you study remotely or on-campus, you'll receive exceptional guidance.