Criminology is the scientific study of the causes, control, consequences, and prevention of criminal behaviour on the individual and social levels. Social Science draws on a range of disciplines to critically examine debates about crime, and how various contested theories and values translate into criminal justice policies and practices This degree: The UOW Bachelor of Social Science (Criminology) involves a common foundation of compulsory social science subjects in first year, followed by a major in Criminology. In third year you'll have the opportunity to undertake work integrated learning, where you'll gain vital community experience. You can complement your degree with elective subjects or use your electives to add a minor study area from any field in the University offering cross-faculty enrolment. You can also study electives abroad, or stay local and undertake activities to build your cross-cultural communication skills through the UOW Global Communicators program. This degree provides a strong foundation for postgraduate studies in criminology. What you will study: First year subjects include social science foundation subjects such as Psychology, Social Policy, Sociology, Human Geography, Research Methodology, Indigenous Studies, and Social Determinants of Health and Wellbeing. During your second and third years you'll focus on criminology subjects relating to offenders, victims and agents of control, multidisciplinary understandings of crime, crime prevention, safe communities, security, probation and parole, human rights, and community justice.

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