CL75 - Bachelor of Criminology

Overview

Course Overview

The Bachelor of Criminology will provide you with a multidisciplinary education that will allow you the opportunity to gain knowledge in a variety of disciplines relevant to criminology. Criminology is the study of crime and the criminal justice system and, with the ever-increasing reach of regulatory systems, there is an increasing focus on regulation and compliance in the justice sector more generally. Criminology has always been an interdisciplinary field of study which will enable you to integrate insights from sociology, philosophy, social theory, politics, psychology and other relevant disciplines to solve problems of crime, violence and conflict in society. Criminologists serve an important role in providing objective research and advice at all levels of policy-making from an evaluation of extensive government crime control initiatives through to proposals for local community anti-violence programs. Today criminologists increasingly work in fields of security, risk assessment and compliance in public and private sectors.

Career Information

Graduates of the Bachelor of Criminology will enjoy a wide variety of challenging career options in criminal justice, police, customs, correction services and other law enforcement and regulatory agencies. The degree is relevant to a broad array of government departments such as prisons, probation and parole, court clerk, investigator, defence as well as public and private security and investigation. The degree is also relevant to careers in public policy and corporate risk analysis and careers which require a sound understanding of human behaviours such as human resource management, rehabilitation, business management, teaching, school guidance counselling, scientific research, public health, defence, and special education.

Course Details
Duration 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time
Credit Points that Must be Earned 144
Number of Units Required CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in undergraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24).
Expected Hours of Study One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term.
Course Type Undergraduate Award
Qualification (post nominal) BCrim
AQF Level Level 7: Bachelor Degree
Course Fees
Indicative Year - 2024
  • Commonwealth Supported Place – Indicative First Year Fee - $16,320
  • Domestic Full Fee Paying – Indicative First Year Fee - $17,556
  • International Indicative First Term Fee - $17,520
  • International Indicative First Year Fee - $35,040
Indicative Year - 2023
  • Commonwealth Supported Place – Indicative First Year Fee - $15,136
Indicative Year - 2022
  • Commonwealth Supported Place – Indicative First Year Fee - $14,624

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable
Where and when can I start?
Units offered internally at the below campuses may be delivered using a combination of face-to-face and video conferencing style teaching.
Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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The following tables list the courses availabilities by location and term. Directing your pointer over your preferred location will provide further information if this course is not available for the full duration. Please be sure to also check individual unit availability by location and term prior to enrolling.

Domestic Availability

Term 2 - 2024

Online

Term 1 - 2024

Online

Term 2 - 2023

Online

Term 1 - 2023

Online

Term 2 - 2022

Online

Term 1 - 2022

Online

Term 2 - 2021

Online

Term 1 - 2021

Online

Term 2 - 2020

Online

Term 1 - 2020

Online
Rockhampton
Townsville
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International Availability

Term 2 - 2024

Sorry, no international availabilities found.

Term 1 - 2024

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Term 2 - 2023

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Term 1 - 2023

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Term 2 - 2022

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Term 1 - 2022

Sorry, no international availabilities found.

Term 2 - 2021

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Term 1 - 2021

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Term 2 - 2020

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Term 1 - 2020

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Entry Scores
Entry scores are not available, please contact the Student Advice Team for more information.
Entry Requirements

English (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent

English Language Proficiency Requirements

If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or the United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University. Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:

  • A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
  • An Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) diploma level qualification, or
  • Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years full-time with a minimum overall GPA 4.0

Completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or the United States of America which will meet the English proficiency.

If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:

  • An International English Language Test Systems (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0, with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 550 or better overall and minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test); or
  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
  • An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.

English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study and must appear on a single result certificate.

Each student will be assessed individually.

Security Requirements

None

Health Requirements

None

Assumed Knowledge

None

Fees and Charges
Course Features

Awards and Accreditation

Interim Awards CM10 - Diploma of Criminology
Exit Awards CM10 - Diploma of Criminology
Accreditation
  • Core

    Criminologists have no professional

Residential School Requirements

No Residential School for this course.

Practicum/Work Placement

CRIM13004 - This capstone unit enables students to apply the theories, content knowledge and skills they have learned to a workplace environment. Student work should involve finding solutions to a problem in a regulatory agency, criminal justice agency, government or other organisation involved in the prevention or regulation of criminal activity. On successful completion of this unit students will be able to: 1. Apply skills and knowledge developed in the course to criminology practice in a regulatory agency, criminal justice agency, government or other organisation involved in the prevention or regulation of criminal activity. 2. Evaluate and report work placement experiences and assess personal and professional growth, strengths and weaknesses in: (a) intellectual development (integration, problem identification, critical thinking, problem-solving and decision making), (b) social development (social skills, initiative and independence), and (c) professional development (technical skills, time management and verbal and written communication). 3. Reflect upon and describe the careers, roles, relationships, responsibilities and activities of people engaged in the practice of criminology in the workplace. 4. Reflect upon, evaluate and report enhanced knowledge of criminology gained as a result of participation in work placement and the nature of the environment that supported such learning.

Previous and Current Enrolments

Year Number of Students
2024 8
2023 39
2022 51
2021 48
2020 35
Inherent Requirements
There are Inherent Requirements (IRs) that you need to be aware of, and fulfil, to achieve the core learning outcomes of the units and course. IRs are the essential capabilities, knowledge, behaviours and skills that are needed to complete a unit or course.

Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.

If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.

Ethical Behaviour

Examples are:

  • Complying with academic and non-academic misconduct policies and procedures such as CQUniversity's Student Charter, Student Misconduct Policy and Student Behavioural Misconduct Procedures, and Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
  • Demonstrating honesty and integrity in academic and professional practice.
  • Maintaining strict client confidentiality if accepted for a work placement.
Behavioural Stability

Examples are:

  • Demonstrating respectful and courteous behaviour in your dealings with colleagues and staff at the University and with clients and support staff if involved in a work placement.
  • Being reflective with personal behaviours appropriate for professional performance and being positive and receptive to processing constructive supervisor/lecturer feedback or criticism.
  • Successfully processing and coping with your own emotions and behaviour when faced with challenging and confronting individuals and/or cases in the professional environment.
Communication Skills (Verbal, Non-verbal, Written and Technology)

Examples are:

  • Verbally communicating in the English language with accuracy, appropriateness and effectiveness.
  • Actively participating in discussion activities related to the course.
  • Using professional language that is appropriate to the context of the individual or group.
  • Establishing rapport with clients and respond appropriately to clients, supervisors and other professionals.
  • Communicating in a courteous and professional manner with colleagues and staff.
  • Using appropriate facial expressions: eye contact, being mindful of space boundaries, and a range of body movements and gestures.
  • Recognising and interpreting non-verbal cues of others and respond appropriately during activities related to the course, as well as during professional placement.
  • Competently and appropriately producing written assessment while implementing academic conventions.
  • Constructing written text in a scholarly manner that includes accurate grammar, punctuation, clear and logical written expression, and correct referencing to the required academic standards.
  • Expressing complex and detailed technical information and knowledge into logical, legible and coherent documents that meet professional standards and clearly communicates the required content or message.
  • Accurately conveying and documenting information in written form, and in a timely manner that meets professional requirements.
Cognitive Abilities (Knowledge and Cognitive Skills, Literacy and Numeracy)

Examples are:

  • Conceptualising and using appropriate knowledge in response to academic assessment items.
  • Applying theoretical knowledge, research evidence, policies and procedures in professional practice.
  • Demonstrating active listening skills while on work placement.
  • Competently and accurately receiving communication from another person and processing that client information and circumstances, and be able to repeat those communication messages with precision.
  • Paraphrasing and summarising received verbal communications effectively.
  • Demonstrating an understanding of complex commercial transactions that involve numeracy skills.
Relational Skills

Examples are:

  • Development of active listening skills to facilitate effective communication, avoid miscommunication and arrive at accurate conclusions.
  • Patience and avoiding or diffusing interpersonal conflict.
  • Trustworthiness and confidentiality.
  • Approachability and warmth to facilitate communication and encourage innovation and mutual cooperation.
Reflective Skills

Examples are:

  • Development of an 'active, dynamic action-based and ethical set of skills, placed in real time and dealing with real, complex and difficult situations' (Moon, J. (1999), Reflection in Learning and Professional Development: Theory and Practice, Kogan Page, London).
  • Implement a six step process: read, ask, watch, feel, talk and think. (see Neil Thomson, People Skills, Palgrave MacMillan 2015).
  • Enhancing the ability to mirror, paraphrase and restate feelings, emotions and words of others to fully understand the communication.
Sustainable Performance

Examples are:

  • Reading and comprehension of vast amounts of text and oral information as the basis of formal decision making.
  • Breaking down information into a context that can be understood within a team.
  • Managing lengthy complex meetings.
  • Planning time and workload effectively including the ability to self-manage competing commitments and take responsibility for own wellbeing.
Interpersonal Engagement

Examples are:

  • Active listening to others with the purpose of gathering information and engaging with the speaker.
  • Being a dependable person that can be relied upon in any given situation.
  • Having emotional intelligence to understand the needs and feelings of others.
  • Being an effective leader using interpersonal skills to make decisions.
  • The ability to work in a team.
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Abilities

Examples are:

  • Competently using a desktop operating system such as Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X.
  • Accessing a computer for your studies, and possessing sufficient computer knowledge and skills to engage in the on-line learning environment that may include completing relevant on-line assessments and participating in on-line forums or responding to emails.
  • Regularly accessing the Internet for research, and email for communication with peers and lecturers.
  • Using a variety of computer programs suitable to your course of study.
Core Learning Outcomes
  • 1. Critically evaluate criminal justice institutions and justice policies in Australian and international contexts
  • 2. Engage with individuals, communities and organisations in considering sustainable solutions to crime, violence and conflict
  • 3. Review evidence-based research, applying criminology methodologies, creative thinking and human-centred design principles
  • 4. Critically examine contributions to public debates on justice issues and effectively communicate via professional reports and presentations
  • 5. Work in a professional environment and be able to manage projects, information and teams in a collaborative way using interpersonal and technical skills
  • 6. Challenge inequality and behave in an ethically responsible manner embracing respect for Indigenous peoples, cultural diversity and access to justice.
  Course Learning Outcomes
Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors 1 2 3 4 5 6
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Coding Foundations Learning Outcomes
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Community and Public Health Learning Outcomes
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Entrepreneurship Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Human Resource Management Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Interactive Media Design Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Interdisciplinary Practice Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Introduction to Cybersecurity Learning Outcomes
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Strategic Communication Learning Outcomes
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Systems Failure Analysis Learning Outcomes
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Video Production Learning Outcomes
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Working with the Media Learning Outcomes
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Writing Stories Learning Outcomes
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Course Structure

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure
  2. Complete electives
Number of units: 16 Total credit points: 96

This course is comprised of 24 units (144 credit points). There are 16 compulsory core units (96 credit points). These are 15 specified units and a choice of one of two capstone units. The capstone units allow students to undertake either a placement or complete a research project. In addition to the compulsory core units students must complete an additional 48 credit points by selecting two of the listed four unit packs.

Under university policy, you must complete at least 36 credit points (6 units) at each of levels one, two and three.   Your core units include five level one units, five level two units and six level three units.  Therefore, when you choose your extension packs, these must include at least one level one unit and one level two unit across both packs.   

The More Details tab has a link to the Course Planners for this course. Note that full-time students generally enrol in 24 credit points and part-time students (working more than 20 hours a week) generally enrol in a half-load i.e. 12 credit points per term

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
CRIM11001 Foundations of Criminology and Criminal Justice
CRIM11002 Criminal Justice Procedure and Analysis
CRIM11007 Justice: Ends and Means
CRIM11003 Indigenous Australians and the Criminal Justice System
CRIM12008 Crime and Control
CRIM12009 Crime, Media and Power
CRIM11006 Criminal Intelligence Analysis
CRIM13008 Case Management Practice
CRIM12004 Understanding Violence and Conflict
CRIM12003 Criminology Theory
CRIM12005 Community Justice Innovation
CRIM13007 Crimes of the Powerful
CRIM13009 Criminal Ethnographies
CRIM13005 Indigenous Justice
CRIM13006 Justice Strategy and Alliances

Students must complete one capstone unit, CRIM13003 Criminology Research Capstone or CRIM13004 Criminology Work placement Capstone.


Available units
Students must complete 1 from the following units:
CRIM13003 Criminology Research Capstone
CRIM13004 Criminology Work Placement Capstone
Course Structure

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure
  2. Complete electives
Course Structure

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure
  2. Complete electives

Coding Foundations Unit Pack

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
COIS12036 Human-Computer Interaction
COIT11237 Database Design & Implementation
COIT11222 Programming Fundamentals
COIT11226 Systems Analysis
Course Structure

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure
  2. Complete electives

Community and Public Health Unit Pack

Course Structure

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure
  2. Complete electives

Entrepreneurship Unit Pack

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

Students selecting this pack must ensure that the other pack they select includes at least one level 2 unit.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MGMT11109 Introduction to Business
MGMT13151 Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Start-ups
MRKT11029 Marketing Fundamentals
MRKT13014 New Product Development and Branding
Course Structure

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure
  2. Complete electives
Course Structure

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure
  2. Complete electives

Interactive Media Design Unit Pack

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

Students selecting this pack must ensure that their other pack includes at least one level 2 unit.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
DGTL11003 User Experience Design
DGTL11005 Web Design
DGTL13006 Digital Communications Management
MMST13017 Business of Digital Innovation
Course Structure

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure
  2. Complete electives

Interdisciplinary Practice Unit Pack

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

Students must select at least one level on and one level two unit from this list.

Student may undertake any 4 units from those listed provided prerequisites have been met.

Available units
Students must complete 4 from the following units:
AINV11001 Real World Investigation
AINV11002 Socio-technical Systems
AINV12002 Accident Phenomenology
COIS12036 Human-Computer Interaction
COIT11222 Programming Fundamentals
COIT11226 Systems Analysis
COIT11237 Database Design & Implementation
COIT11238 Networked Infrastructure Foundations
COIT12201 Electronic Crime and Digital Forensics
COIT12202 Network Security Concepts
COIT12206 TCP/IP Principles and Protocols
COMM11007 Media Writing
COMM11110 Introduction to Public Relations
COMM12022 Communication and Global Technologies
COMM11112 The Internet Never Lies?: Social Media and Society
COMM20110 Crisis Communication
DGTL11003 User Experience Design
DGTL11005 Web Design
DGTL12015 Video Editing and Post-Production
DGTL12013 Writing for the Screen
DGTL13006 Digital Communications Management
DGTL13008 Visual Storytelling
HLTH11027 Foundations of Health
HLTH12032 Community Assets and Needs Assessment
HLTH13035 Health in all Policies
HRMT11011 Human Resource Management
HRMT19014 Human Resources Planning, Recruitment & Selection
HRMT19020 Perspectives on Organisational Change
HRMT19023 Conflict and Negotiation
INDG11006 Education and Learning: Colonisation and Decolonisation in the Cultural Interface
INDG11013 First Nation and Non-Indigenous History: The Interface
INDG11015 Contemporary Indigenous Issues
JOUR11005 Introduction to Journalism
JOUR12010 Feature Writing
JOUR12040 Narrative Journalism
MGMT11109 Introduction to Business
MGMT13151 Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Start-ups
MMST11009 Digital Video and Audio
MMST13017 Business of Digital Innovation
MRKT11029 Marketing Fundamentals
MRKT13014 New Product Development and Branding
OCHS12018 Safety Science
PBHL11002 Public Health and Chronic Disease
WRIT11023 Beginning Creative Writing
WRIT11025 Creative Nonfiction
WRIT12010 Creative Writing: Adventures in Craft
WRIT13013 Writing Project
INDG19015 Aboriginal Cultures and Country
Course Structure

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure
  2. Complete electives
Course Structure

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure
  2. Complete electives
Course Structure

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure
  2. Complete electives

Systems Failure Analysis Unit Pack

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
AINV11001 Real World Investigation
AINV11002 Socio-technical Systems
AINV12002 Accident Phenomenology
OCHS12018 Safety Science
Course Structure

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure
  2. Complete electives

Video Production Unit Pack

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
DGTL12013 Writing for the Screen
DGTL12015 Video Editing and Post-Production
DGTL13008 Visual Storytelling
MMST11009 Digital Video and Audio
Course Structure

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure
  2. Complete electives

Working with the Media Unit Pack

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
COMM11007 Media Writing
JOUR11005 Introduction to Journalism
JOUR12010 Feature Writing
JOUR12040 Narrative Journalism
Course Structure

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure
  2. Complete electives

Writing Stories Unit Pack

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
WRIT11023 Beginning Creative Writing
WRIT11025 Creative Nonfiction
WRIT12010 Creative Writing: Adventures in Craft
WRIT13013 Writing Project
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Computing Requirements

As a student, it is necessary to have access to a computer or equivalent device in order to complete your coursework. You should have a good understanding of technology and the ability to navigate the online environment, which may involve completing online assessments, participating in online forums, and responding to emails. There may be instances where you need to use a computer or equivalent device for in-class tasks or assessments. It is important that you have dependable access to the internet and a computer or equivalent device capable of video conferencing for online classes. Make sure to review your unit profiles to learn about any specific technology requirements for your coursework.