Bachelor of Criminology Bachelor of Cybersecurity

Admissions information

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• Course description

  The Bachelor of Criminology and Bachelor of Cybersecurity program equips students to tackle the evolving nature of crime, disorder and threats to public safety & security in the 21st century, particularly as it becomes more digital and transnational. It is ideal for those beginning their careers or seeking to enhance their skills to meet industry demands. The curriculum combines theory and practice through core subjects and curated specialisations reflecting an applied and translational approach to criminology whilst bridging the cybersecurity skills gap. The program develops develop robust cybersecurity skills, preparing students to address critical contemporary threats. Through the program a focus on data protection, cybercrime investigation, and crafting security solutions is provided, while considering ethical and legal aspects of risk management. Such an approach is crucial in light of the increasingly digital and transnational dimensions of crime, disorder and threats to public safety & security.

  The program emphasizes applied learning from the real world. Students engage with industry-standard datasets, tools, problems, and cases ensuring they are work-ready. The course is campus based, but adopts a blended-learning approach to study, with asynchronous self-paced learning, synchronous online activities, collaborative learning, on-campus activities, and industry engagement through site visits and guest speakers.

  Designed to meet current demands for graduate employment, this course balances theoretical insights with practical skills, relevant to crime prevention, detection, and understanding the multifaceted impacts of crime and cybersecurity. You will benefit from hands-on experience in specialised labs, equipped with advanced tools, ensuring you stay at the forefront of research and practice. Graduating from this ASC-certified course at UTS, you will be well-positioned for a future in criminology and cybersecurity.

  The course combines studies in focussed areas with practical social science knowledge and skills needed for professions focused on crime prevention, detection, enforcement or the broader social implications and challenges of crime and cybersecurity and its digital, physical and social impact.

  At UTS, having access to specialised cybersecurity labs with state-of-the-art tools, places students at the cutting edge of criminology and cybersecurity research, policy and practice. This UTS program is a certified undergraduate course by the ASC and provides a unique experience for future employment for graduates.

• Important dates

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• Year 12 adjustment factor scheme

  If you perform highly in your Year 12 subjects, your selection rank may be boosted by the Year 12 subject scheme.

  The scheme, which is automatically applied, awards selection rank adjustments to your application based on your marks in subjects that are relevant to the courses you have applied to.

• ATAR and selection ranks

  Your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a score between 0.00 and 99.95. It shows you how you rank compared to all the students in your year group in New South Wales. A selection rank combines your ATAR with any other adjustment points that make up your overall university entrance score. Your selection rank may differ from university to university, depending on the adjustment points granted to you at each institution.

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• Transdisciplinary Electives at UTS

  Employers tell us the skills our graduates acquire from undertaking a Transdisciplinary Elective sets them apart from the crowd. That’s why we have embedded this program into every undergraduate degree.

  All you need to do is choose the Elective that inspires you the most.

  Transdisciplinary Electives integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines, allowing you to approach complex problems from a range of perspectives.

  By combining methods and insights from various disciplines, transdisciplinary learning often leads to breakthrough ideas and creative innovations that may not be possible within the confines of a single discipline.

  If you find yourself rapt by the world of innovation – you can pair your core degree with a Diploma in Innovation, graduating with two qualifications in the same timeframe. 

  In both instances, you’ll work on a real-world challenge presented by an industry partner organisation – partners who often create career pathways for our graduates.

  * Excludes students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation.

• Course duration

  This course is offered on a four-year, full-time or eight year, part-time basis.

• Admission requirements

  Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

  Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

  English language requirements

  IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, writing 6.0 TOEFL iBT: overall 79, writing 21 UTS College AE5: Pass Pearson PTE: overall 58, writing 50 Cambridge C1A/C2P: overall 176, writing 169

• Domestic course fees

  2026 Indicative tuition fees for government-supported domestic students

  All offers for domestic undergraduate students are for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP).This means the Australian Government contributes to your education costs, and you pay the remaining tuition fees, known as the student contribution. If eligible, you can defer payment through HECS-HELP, or you can choose to pay your fees upfront each session.  

  2026 Tuition Fees

  Indicative first-year tuition fee:  $17,399.00

  Indicative total tuition fee:  $72,250.00  

  Additional Costs 

  Your tuition fees do not include: 

  • The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), which supports student services and activities. If eligible, you can defer this fee using SA-HELP.
  • Textbooks, materials, and other course-related costs.
  • Any applicable payment processing fees (e.g., credit card surcharges).

  Important Information 

  • Fees are shown in Australian Dollars (AUD).
  • The indicative tuition fees above are based on full-time study (1 year = 48 credit points).
  • Your actual fees depend on the year you enrol, your study load and the subjects you choose. Some subjects fall into different student contribution bands.
  • You can calculate your student contribution based on the amounts listed in the student contribution table. 

• Inherent requirements

  Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential for successfully completing a course at UTS. You can find the inherent requirements for your course via the inherent requirements directory.

• Assumed knowledge

  Standard majors: any two units of English.

  Analytics and Research extended major: any two units of English and Extension Mathematics 1.

  Digital Forensics extended major: any two units of English, Mathematics, Information Processes and Technology and/or Software Design and Development.

• Professional recognition

  Graduates are eligible to apply for Cybersecurity professional-level membership of the Australian Computer Society.

• Recognition of prior learning

  For those with backgrounds in law enforcement, defence and corrections, their prior learning and experience is recognised.