Bachelor of Criminology (People and Community), Flinders University

Adelaide, South Australia

36 Months

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About this course

The Bachelor of Criminology (People and Community) at Flinders University is designed to teach students how to positively impact society by working directly with individuals and communities affected by crime. The course emphasizes understanding the impacts of criminalisation and victimisation, aiming to prepare students for careers in community and social justice sectors. It provides a person-focused approach, integrating topics from psychology, social work, and other disciplines, to develop practical skills for direct engagement with clients, families, and communities impacted by the criminal justice system. Students can expect a comprehensive curriculum that combines theoretical foundation with practical experience, including industry placements that link directly to real-world organizations and agencies.

Why this course is highly recommended

This course is highly recommended for students interested in making a real social impact by working face-to-face with clients impacted by crime. It is taught by South Australia’s largest and most experienced criminology department, and includes a vital industry placement component, offering authentic work experience with government, non-profit, and community organizations. The course also prepares students for high-demand roles in social and community services, with potential career paths like youth worker, police officer, victim support officer, and counselor, in sectors where job growth is expected.

Specialisation

The course specializes in working with people impacted by crime, offering an in-depth understanding of criminalisation and victimisation through a multidisciplinary lens, including psychology, social work, and disability studies. It aims to develop holistic skills that set students apart in the criminology field, focusing on community and social justice, and providing practical, person-centered knowledge to support victims, offenders, and communities.

Course fees

Application fees

1st year tuition fees

18.56L

Living cost

Degree requirements

The program is structured over three years of full-time study, with no prerequisites or assumed knowledge required. It includes foundational topics in the first year, more advanced areas like policing and victims in the second year, and specialized topics such as counselling and community capacity building in the third year. Students also have electives to deepen their understanding of topics like international criminal justice and public health, alongside practical industry placements.

English language test

IELTS

TOEFL

PTE

DUOLINGO

105

Career prospects

Graduates of this program are prepared to work in roles that involve direct engagement with individuals impacted by crime, such as youth workers, police officers, victim support officers, counsellors, case managers, and corrections managers. Potential employers include government bodies, health and welfare agencies, victim support services, law enforcement agencies, and non-profit organizations, both nationally and internationally. The course equips students with skills in community work, trauma support, and justice, opening pathways to impactful and rewarding careers.

FAQs

Are there any prerequisites or assumed knowledge needed for this course?

No, there are no prerequisites or assumed knowledge required to enroll in this program.

What English language requirements are needed?

Students should have an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with a speaking score of 6.0 and writing score of 5.0, or an overall Pearson score of 50.