Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice/Law

University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)

Discover different perspectives and critically examine the broader legal system when you study the Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice/Law. Through our immersive learning environment, you’ll develop the analytical, communication and personal skills required for a successful career in this extensive field. Launch into a unique career that reflects your passion and purpose. The Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice/Law is a five-year double degree that will provide you with the opportunity to gain valuable qualifications of professional importance to the public sector, criminal justice system, community service, business and legal practice.

In this degree, you’ll develop excellent analytical skills, a capacity for scholarly research, effective oral and written communication skills, and a commitment to personal and professional development, ethical practice and social responsibility. Pairing your study of Law with Criminology and Criminal Justice will allow you to develop an understanding of historical and current issues, including drug policy, sexual and alcohol-related violence, organised crime and Indigenous mass incarceration, from different perspectives. You'll learn about key criminal justice institutions including the police, courts and prison, and their impact on the community.