Course code: #344
Criminologists take an interdisciplinary approach to understanding why people commit crimes, how societies conceptualise harm, and why some damages are classed as crimes while others are not.
Criminologists also investigate how societies respond to crime and whether our responses are effective and fair for offenders, victims and the general community.
Social Science draws on various disciplines to critically examine current debates and how different contested theories and values translate into policies and practices.
The UOW Bachelor of Social Science (Criminology) involves a common foundation of compulsory social science subjects combined with a major in Criminology.
You will complement your degree with a minor study area or elective subjects from any field in the University offering cross-faculty enrolment.
You may complete your electives abroad or stay local and undertake activities to build your cross-cultural communication skills.
This degree provides a strong foundation for postgraduate studies in research, Social Work, Public Health, Work Health and Safety and Teaching.
$44,439
| Cost of living | 1 person | $8,052 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $15,063 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $29,376 |
If you do not already meet the English requirements for your chosen course, you can complete an English course at UOW College Australia.
UOW also recognises English language courses offered by some other colleges in Sydney.
A guide to the length of the English course you may need to study is provided below.
Please note that this table should only be considered a guide. Lower Writing scores may mean you'll need to study English for longer.
| Score at time of application | Estimated time required to reach IELTS entry score (weeks) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | TOEFL | 5.0 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| 6.5 | 86 | 12 | ||||
| 6.0 | 70 | 6* | 12 | 18 | ||
| 5.5 | 54 | 6# | 12 | 18 | 24 | |
| 5.0 | 40 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 | |
| 4.5 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 36 | |
| 4.0 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 42 | |
| 3.5 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 42 | 48 | |
| 3.0 | 30 | 36 | 42 | 48 | 48+ | |
* for students with 6.0 overall but 5.5 in either reading or writing
# for students with 5.5 overall but less than 5.0 in reading or writing
Applicants must have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to completing 13 years of schooling in Australia.
To succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications.
This is particularly important for degrees with a strong basis in Mathematics or Science.
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