UWA Handbook 2023

Honours Overview

Description

Criminology is an interdisciplinary subject area that has emerged from the attention distinct disciplines have paid to offenders and offending. Study in this discipline develops important skills in research, critical thinking, analysis, teamwork, and communication.

Honours in Criminology is designed to increase understanding of important theoretical perspectives, while also developing key practical skills relevant to work in or with government and non-government organisations (e.g. policy development and implementation). Through close attention to policy, research, and the examination of critical current issues and debates, students will expand and deepen their specialist knowledge gained in the Criminology major, and develop advanced-level research and critical thinking skills.

Outcomes

Students are able to (1) demonstrate coherent and advanced knowledge of key theories, concepts and issues in criminology; (2) demonstrate a broad understanding of relevant criminological research methodologies; (3) synthesise literature and research findings with intellectual independence to provide understanding of complex criminological challenges; (4) apply their knowledge, research and writing skills in order to design and execute an original criminology research project; and (5) demonstrate understanding of theoretical concepts in criminology through both cognitive and technical skills.

Entry requirements

Enrolment in the BPhil or a weighted average mark of at least 70 per cent in the Level 3 units of the Criminology major, or equivalent, as determined by the relevant board.

Intake periods

Beginning of year only

Courses

Honours in Criminology can be taken as a specialisation in the following degrees:

• BH001 Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Units

Take all units (36 points):

Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points: