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Overview

This program is for students commencing from 2019 Students commencing prior to 2019 should refer to the program rules for the year in which they started. The Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice (BCCJ) is an innovative and interdisciplinary field of study with a real world focus designed to explore … For more content click the Read More button below. You can complete the Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice full-time in single mode (normally 3 years), in dual mode (the equivalent of two years full-time) or part-time. The basic requirements of the program are simple. The program has a depth component and a breadth component. If you are enrolled in single mode, you do both the depth and breadth component. If you are enrolled in dual mode, you only complete the depth component. The depth component (Blue Zone) is: The completion of a Criminology Core (36 UOC - 6 courses)The completion of a Social Science Core (42 UOC - 7 courses)The completion of Prescribed Criminology Electives (18 UOC - 3 courses) The breadth component (if you are completing the program in single mode) (Green Zone) is: UNSW Arts and Social Sciences Prescribed Electives (12 UOC - 2 courses)Free Electives (24 UOC - 4 courses)General Education (12 UOC - 2 courses)

This program is for students commencing from 2019

Students commencing prior to 2019 should refer to the program rules for the year in which they started.

The Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice (BCCJ) is an innovative and interdisciplinary field of study with a real world focus designed to explore your interests in crime, deviance, social control and the legal system. Contemporary criminological scholars investigate a broad range of topics including justice, conflict, risk, security, policing, state crime, alternative justice systems, criminalisation and regulation. Key concerns include the nature of crime, how crime is defined and measured, why people commit crime and how societies might respond. Criminologists tackle 'real world' social problems including victimisation, juvenile justice, drug-related harm, community safety, Indigenous justice, organised crime and corrections. Criminology is shaped by scholars in law, philosophy, psychology and sociology, and other interdisciplinary fields including history, politics, economics, architecture, and cultural studies. The UNSW BCCJ also provides you with the skills of applied social research and policy analysis.

You can complete the Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice full-time in single mode (normally 3 years), in dual mode (the equivalent of two years full-time) or part-time. The basic requirements of the program are simple. The program has a depth component and a breadth component. If you are enrolled in single mode, you do both the depth and breadth component. If you are enrolled in dual mode, you only complete the depth component.

The depth component (Blue Zone) is:

The completion of a Criminology Core (36 UOC - 6 courses)
The completion of a Social Science Core (42 UOC - 7 courses)
The completion of Prescribed Criminology Electives (18 UOC - 3 courses)

The breadth component (if you are completing the program in single mode) (Green Zone) is:

UNSW Arts and Social Sciences Prescribed Electives (12 UOC - 2 courses)
Free Electives (24 UOC - 4 courses)
General Education (12 UOC - 2 courses)

Learning Outcomes

Carry out rigorous quantitative and qualitative social and criminological research.

Professionals
Leaders
Scholars

Demonstrate an understanding of substantive criminal law and the relationships between criminal law, criminal process, criminalisation and disadvantage.

Leaders
Global citizens
Scholars

Articulate a critical awareness of historical and contemporary legal and criminal justice policy issues and practices affecting Indigenous peoples.

Scholars
Global citizens
Leaders

Explain the importance of ethical, social and professional responsibility in criminology and criminal justice.

Professionals

Critically analyse criminal justice and social policy issues and debates within organisations, communities and governance frameworks.

Global citizens
Leaders

Demonstrate effective oral and written communication, collaboration, self-management and autonomy.

Scholars
Leaders

Recognise a range of key concepts and theoretical approaches in criminology and relevant socio-legal theory.

Scholars

Graduate Capabilities

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Program Structure

Students must complete 144 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

Criminology Core (36 UOC)
Social Science Core (42 UOC)
Prescribed Criminology Electives (18 UOC)
UNSW Arts and Social Sciences Prescribed Electives (12 UOC)
Free Electives (24 UOC)
General Education (12 UOC)

Disciplinary Component96 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 96 UOC of the following to satisfy the core requirements of this degree

Level 1 Criminology Core Courses12 Units of Credit:

Level 1 Social Science Core Courses12 Units of Credit:

Level 2 Criminology Core Courses18 Units of Credit:

Students must take 18 UOC of the following courses.

Note: Students enrolled in the double degree Criminology and Criminal Justice/Law (4763) complete LAWS1021 and LAWS1022 and are excluded from CRIM2020 and CRIM2021. Students should enrol in substitute Criminology Prescribed electives at Level 2.

Level 2 Social Science Core Courses12 Units of Credit:

Level 3 Criminology Core Courses6 Units of Credit:

Level 3 Social Science Core Courses18 Units of Credit:

Criminology Prescribed Electives18 Units of Credit:

Students must take at least 18 UOC of the following courses.

Arts & Social Sciences Prescribed Electives12 Units of Credit:

Free Electives

General Education12 Units of Credit:

Enrolment Disclaimer

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Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Progression rules are in accordance to university policy.

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Associated Programs

Related Double Degree

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) - BSW (Hons)
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice - BCCJ4034 - Social Work (Honours) / Criminology & Criminal Justice

Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice - BCCJ
Bachelor of Laws - LLB4763 - Criminology & Criminal Justice / Law

Honours Pathway

Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice (Honours) - BCCJ (Hons)4505 - Criminology (Honours)

Professional Outcomes

Career Opportunities

- Federal and State Law Enforcement (Australian Federal Police, NSW Police etc.)

- Prisons and Corrections

- Courts

- Juvenile Justice

- Customs and Border Control (Department of Home Affairs, Customs etc.)

- Security and Intelligence (ASIO, ASIS, Australian Crime and Intelligence Commission)

- Policy and Analysis (local, state and federal government/agencies)

- Research and Project Management (local, state? and federal agencies; research centres, private sector; Australian Institute of Criminology)

Recognition of Achievement

University Medal

Award of Pass with Distinction

The Award of Pass with Distinction is awarded when a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 75% has been achieved and at least 50% of the requirements of the award completed at UNSW. All eligible programs will award Pass with Distinction except in special circumstances where approval of Academic Board has been given for a program to opt out.

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Additional Information

Further Information
Contact the UNSW Arts and Social Sciences Student Services for advice.

Program Fees

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Pre-2019 Handbook Editions

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Faculty
Faculty: The primary academic unit in which related disciplines of teaching and research are conducted.

Campus

Sydney

Study Level
Study Level refers to the academic level of a program, specialisation or course.

Undergraduate

Typical duration:

3 Year(s)

Delivery Mode

Face-to-face (includes blended)

Intake Period

Term 1, Term 2, Term 3

Academic Calendar

Minimum Units of Credit

144

AQF Level

Level 7

Award Type

Bachelor

Award(s)
Award(s): Qualification upon completion (all awards offered by UNSW are accredited by UNSW and align with the Australian Qualifications Framework).

Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice - BCCJ

UAC Code

422350

CRICOS Code

038415G

Criminology & Criminal Justice

3422

144 Units of Credit