Bachelor of Social Science/Bachelor of Laws - Criminology and Criminal Justice in Sydney Australia | Western Sydney University

Western Sydney University | Sydney Australia
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Qualification
Dual Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 33,960
(c. USD23,838.32)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months

This criminology program enables students to critically examine crime and justice systems, with special emphasis on how society and culture shape perceptions of criminal behavior and responses to it.

Key study areas encompass: justice system structures and operations; criminology's historical development and theoretical approaches; victimization types and trends; crime prevention methods and discussions; youth justice components; penal system evolution and punishment forms; policing and monitoring practices; the intersection of violence, gender, and criminal activity; crime representation in media; and current criminological controversies.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Successful completion of Global Assessment Certificate with a GPA of 2.3. 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. 2 years full-time study at a recognised postsecondary institution where the language of instruction is English. IELTS - 6.5 overall score - Minimum 6.0 in each subtest Total score 82 - Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13 International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 Paper Based Test - 575

Tuition AUD 33,960

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