Bachelor of Criminology and Justice Honours

Edith Cowan University

About

This course is designed for those students who demonstrate strong academic abilities and who wish to pursue a career in academia or research within criminology and justice related fields.

The course is designed to provide a substantial intellectual challenge to eligible students, while consolidating and building upon the research and writing skills specific to their discipline.

It comprises both coursework and thesis units.

Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CRI5200 Preparation of Thesis Proposal 30
FBL5100 Honours Development 15
FBL5112 Quantitative Research Methods 15

Year 1 - Semester 2

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CRI5300 Thesis 60

Entry requirements

Admission requirement (Band 8)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
  • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
  • University Preparation Course;
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course;
  • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;
  • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
  • Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to have a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70 per cent or higher in the Bachelor of Criminology and Justice, or an equivalent undergraduate course, and provide a CV or resume, and an outline of the research topic.

Portfolio pathway applications are not accepted for this course.

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