Bachelor of Criminology Bachelor of Forensic Science

Study Criminology and Forensic Science at UTS

The UTS Bachelor of Criminology Bachelor of Forensic Science is a dual degree program ideal for those looking to kick-start a successful future in crime and justice. In this program, you'll get to grips with the history, theory and changing nature of crime in our new age, all while getting hands-on learning in our world-class facilities, simulators and labs.

Plus, with our range of relevant majors, you can shape your own learning journey to better meet your interests and career goals. As a graduate, you'll be ready to work in a range of forensics and crime-related roles in any setting, from state and national police to international bodies, government departments, research organisations and more.

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Bachelor of Criminology Bachelor of Forensic Science

CODE

UTS: C10448 (version 1)

CRICOS: 106142E

UAC: 609166 (Autumn Session)

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DURATION

4 years full time
8 years part time

INTAKE

Autumn Session 2025
Autumn Session 2026

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COURSE FEES

Indicative total tuition fee for government-supported domestic students
$72,250.00

LOCATION

City campus

What you’ll study

You'll commence your studies with a range of core units, building critical foundational knowledge in your two disciplines. You'll learn how crime intersects with the law, society, policy and the self, all while building knowledge of crime scene investigation, forensic imaging, criminalistics and more.

Then, you'll specialise your knowledge with your choice of Forensic Science major and broaden your criminological understanding with your choice of discipline-specific electives. You'll finalise your degree with a policy evaluation and an industry-based project, giving you an unmissable chance to put your learnings into practice.

Subjects at a glance

Core subjects

Subject Code	Subject Name
98000	Introduction to Criminology
98007	Criminal Justice in Action
98001	Crime Data: Analysis and Interpretation
52670	Self and Society
98002	Indigenous Perspectives on Crime and Justice
98003	Research Methods for Social Sciences
98004	Emerging and Contemporary Issues in Crime and Criminology
98005	Policy Evaluation: Local and International Approaches
98006	Criminology Industry Project
65242	Principles of Forensic Science
65342	Crime Scene Investigation
35255	Forensic Statistics
65312	Forensic Imaging
65313	Forensic Intelligence
65314	Complex Cases
65316	Criminalistics

See all subjects and majors in the UTS Handbook

Course highlights

In this dual program, you'll have the opportunity to build a range of critical, in-demand capabilities in Criminology and Forensic Science, including hands-on scientific skills in laboratory and crime scene settings. This is designed to equip you to pursue a range of exciting careers in criminal justice and forensics.

Admissions information

The Bachelor of Criminology and Bachelor of Forensic Science program prepares students to address the evolving nature of crime, disorder and threats to public safety and security in the 21st century, focusing on the crime and forensics in a digital and transnational age. Students acquire a skill set that combines enabling sciences, social sciences, and in-depth knowledge of forensic science and crime, tailored to their chosen specialisations in both components of the course. In the Bachelor of Criminology and Bachelor of Forensic Science program, students choose one of four majors: • Chemistry • Biology • Crime Scene Investigation • Digital Forensics
This program provides a comprehensive understanding of how forensic science and criminology can solve and prevent crime. It is a hands-on course utilising world-class facilities modelled on operational laboratories.
The curriculum combines theory and practice through core subjects and curated specialisations reflecting an applied and translational approach to criminology alongside forensic science. 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 critical skills needed to work in and transform the industry prepares graduates for careers in law enforcement and related agencies.
This degree combines theory and practice to address industry needs for an applied approach to criminology and specifically addresses the increasingly digital and transnational dimensions of crime. Students work with data sets, tools, problems and cases used in industry and contributed by UTS partners to be work-ready.

In the Bachelor of Criminology students are able to select from a standard major or an extended major:

Standard majors - Forensics, Data Analytics, or Justice and Legal Studies.

Extended majors - Data Analytics & Research, or Digital Forensics

In the Bachelor of Forensic Science students are able to select from 4 majors: Chemistry, Biology, Crime Scene Investigation, or Digital Forensics.

The course is offered primarily on campus, but individual subjects include aspects of asynchronous self-paced learning, synchronous online activities, collaborative learning and activities on campus, and industry engagement via site visits and/or guest speakers.

Pathways: The service of commissioned officers and those who have completed agency training courses is recognised as part of the basis for admission and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for fast-tracking of degree completion.
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.
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.
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
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.

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If you've excelled in Year 11, our Early Entry program rewards the hard work you've put into your studies. Successful applicants receive a provisional offer before their HSC/IB exams.

If you're an elite athlete or performer who has represented your school or state at a national level, and your studies have been affected, this scheme is for you.

If you've experienced long-term disadvantages that have affected your education, you may be eligible for selection rank adjustments through inpUTS.

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You can apply for our courses using your previous study. You may even be eligible for recognition of prior learning, so you won’t need to repeat subjects.

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Career options

Note: some career options will require additional study/training.

“UTS has given me the freedom and flexibility to take charge of my degree and learning through incredible opportunities, from being a Criminology Student Ambassador and UPASS leader to completing a Geographical Profiling course with the AFP, a Criminology internship in Indonesia, and founding the UTS Criminology Society as inaugural President. Through these experiences, I’ve built friendships, grown professionally and personally through the creation of a strong professional network, and discovered a real passion for my field.”

Biana King

Bachelor of Criminology Bachelor of Forensic Science

Where you’ll study

Our world-class facilities support your future-focused learning and high-impact research. They enable effective partnerships with industry and provide services to our community.

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UTS Central, Building 2, CB02, Tower, Building 1, CB01, Building 10 at day. — Our campus is a base for your academic, professional and social life.

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Why UTS?

Why study International Studies and Social Sciences at UTS

An international studies and social sciences degree will prepare you for diverse roles in Australia and abroad.

We have over 30 years of experience in international studies and a network of over 200 partners worldwide, so you can develop skills and connections to take your career global.