Criminologists work to reduce crime by better understanding it. Criminologists look at the bigger picture, drawing from disciplines such as psychology, sociology, law, philosophy, cultural studies and history. As a student of Criminology & Criminal Justice you will learn about crime and social harm, and how society responds to it through social control and the criminal justice system. During your study you will learn to tackle real world issues such as victimisation, drug related harm, organised crime and community safety. Key study areas include the nature of crime, what is defined as crime and how crime is measured, media reporting and portrayal of crime, why people commit crime and how societies respond. Criminology and criminal justice courses The Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice is a three year degree You will be part of a unique cross-faculty program taught by UNSW Arts & Social Sciences and UNSW Law. You will study 16 courses in Criminology, Criminal Law and Social Policy & Research, and a further 8 elective courses. Sample courses Introduction to Criminology Introduction to Criminal Justice Criminal Law and Justice Explaining Crime Sex, Human Rights and Justice Forensic Sociology Issues in Policing Crime, Politics and the Media Indigenous Perspective Prison and Punishment Young People, Risk and Harm Violent and Sexual Offenders State Crime and Human Rights Restorative Justice Psychology and Law Careers Criminologists in the field As a Criminology & Criminal Justice graduate you can develop a career in social policy and research in the private, public and non-government sectors. Our graduates can be found working as policy analysts and advisors, research officers, project managers and research designers in organisations such as: Attorney-General’s Department National Drug, Alcohol and Research Centre Social Policy Research Centre State and Federal Government agencies and departments Non-government organisations The courts, prisons and many more. This degree can be a platform for postgraduate study in Law and related fields. Honours A fourth year honours program is available for high achieving students in the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Honours is an intensive study program that provides the opportunity to engage in specialised and extended research, to further develop research and analytical skills and expand graduate options.