Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Social Change

Swinburne University of Technology

Put your passion for a better world into a creative, meaningful career. In the Bachelor of Arts, you’ll learn how societies evolve and humans change the world. Expect to focus on the worlds most pressing problems, critical thinking, communication skills, cultural competency, digital literacy and building your confidence to make a difference.Learn why crimes are committed, how society defines crime and treats criminals, and what social factors and motivations can lead to criminal behaviour. Youll examine the systems and practices within policing, global crime problems, cyber-crime and security issues – plus, how to analyse trends, formulate policies and create systems to help prevent crime.Skills you’ll learnConceptual understandingCritical and creative reasoningCommunicationCollaborationProblem-solvingSelf-managementYour career opportunitiesCase managerCommunity development officer or welfare workerCampaign coordinatorJournalistPublic policy analystCorrections officer

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