ObjectivesDesigned for those students who demonstrate strong academic abilities and who wish to pursue a career in academia or research within the field of Criminology and Justice. Provides a substantial intellectual challenge to eligible students, while consolidating and building upon the research and writing skills specific to their discipline.
Entry requirementsAn average mark of 70% or higher in the Bachelor of Criminology and Justice, or an equivalent undergraduate course.
Academic titleBachelor of Criminology and Justice Honours
Course descriptionThis course is not available for on-campus study by students on an International student visa.
This course structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
The Bachelor of Criminology and Justice (Honours) is a 120 point (6 unit), one year full time award which may be studied in part-time mode. The Honours course is comprised of both coursework and research thesis components. Full time students will follow the course structure below:
Year Four - Semester 1
Unit Description Points
CRI4100 Applied Research Skills 15
CRI4101 Preparation of Thesis Proposal 15
CRI4102 Pivotal Issues in Criminology and Justice 15
Plus one (1) elective unit selected in consultation with the course coordinator and/or research supervisor. Examples of units that may be selected include:
CRI4103 Justice Policy Development and Evaluation 15
IAS4103 Political Economy of Indigenous Australia 15
ADS5103 Understanding Addictive Behaviour 20
ICS4000 Terrorism 15
SCY4101 Security and Risk Management 15
Year Four - Semester 2
Unit Description Points
CRI4200 Thesis Development 30
CRI4202 Thesis 30