Prerequisites: English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English & Literature Extension (Units 3&4, C)
English Requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
English test results must be no more than two years old
The Bachelor of Forensic Science/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice is only available for International students who are in Australia and able to attend campus to commence this program.
Arrangements for continuing students unable to travel to Australia will be advised by the School.
With this double degree, you'll develop an in-depth knowledge of new forensic analytical methods and innovations as they are applied to biology and chemistry and gain valuable experience and insight from real casework. You'll learn about the trends in crime in Australia and take courses that cover the police, courts and criminal law, forensic psychology and homicide.
You will take your place at the largest school of criminology in Australia where you will learn from industry leaders and academics who bring real and compelling stories of crime to your study.
CRICOS CODE: 062204G
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Year 1
You must complete the following foundation courses:
Course
Introduction to Forensic Science - 1000ESC
Chemistry 1A - 1021SCG
Quantitative Reasoning - 1015SCG
Human Biology - 1001NSC
Developing Professionally 1 - 1002CCJ
Police, Courts and Criminal Law - 1012CCJ
Principles of Forensic Investigation - 1008NSC
Chemistry 1B - 1022SCG
Calculus I - 1202SCG (Forensic Chemistry major)
Genetics and Evolutionary Biology - 1042SCG (Forensic Molecular Biology major)
Doing Criminology - 1009CCJ
Years 2, 3 and 4
You must complete the following core courses:
Course
Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice - 1013CCJ
Social Problems - Inequality and (In)justice - 1008CCJ
Introduction to Forensic Psychology - 1010CCJ
Law Government and Criminal Justice - 1003CCJ
Forensic Laboratory Accreditation and Quality Systems - 2022NSC
Sociology of Crime - 2007CCJ
Statistics for Social Research - 2009CCJ
Psychology of Crime - 2000CCJ
Forensic Evidence and the Expert Witness - 3028NSC
Social Science Research Methods - 3012CCJ
You must complete the following:
Course
Forensic Chemistry major
Forensic Molecular Biology major
Listed Criminology and Criminal Justice electives
Free-choice elective
Key employment sectors*
Policing and security
Probation and parole
Child protection
Courts and justice
Potential job outcomes
Forensic scientist
Criminal investigator
Child protection officer
Police detective
Criminologist
OSHC: 609 ($) AUD per year