Overview
> The Bachelor of Social Science, Criminology and Criminal Justice major offers you the opportunity to study crime and criminal justice in a critical way that stresses the social and cultural definitions of criminality.
> If you are interested in the complexities of detection, prevention and correction, or the cultural and social factors of criminality, the Bachelor of Social Science with a major in Criminology and Criminal Justice could be the degree for you. This major will give you a comprehensive understanding of how all of these factors fit together.
> Career opportunities for graduates include employment in areas such as:
> Probation and parole
> Policy advice and research
> Corrective services
> Community agencies
> Child protection
> Violence prevention
> International law enforcement
> Federal Police
> New South Wales Police Force
> Other investigative agencies
> Admission to Western Sydney University is competitive and is on the basis of academic merit. All undergraduate and postgraduate degrees have a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 with no band lower than 6.0 (or equivalent).