Flinders University acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which its campuses are located. These are the Traditional Lands of the
Arrernte, Dagoman, First Nations of the South East, First Peoples of the River Murray & Mallee region, Jawoyn, Kaurna, Larrakia, Ngadjuri, Ngarrindjeri, Ramindjeri,
Warumungu, Wardaman and Yolngu people. We honour their Elders past, present and emerging.
At Flinders,
it’s all
Flinders oers a range of exible degrees
covering areas such as criminology, laws,
forensics and cybersecurity. Combine your
degree to pursue multiple passions and
broaden your job prospects. Graduate with
the skills and knowledge to take your place
in an ever-changing world.
your global
career.
about
“Flinders opened doors for me that I
never would have been able to open
on my own. I was given so many
opportunities and made so many
professional connections by attending
a uni that had such a strong focus on
practical experiences.”
Marielle Intveld
Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice
Law and criminology
courses are available at
both Bedford Park and
our new City Campus
at Festival Plaza.
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Criminology degrees
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Study criminology for a career that prevents crime and drives social
justice, from developing public policy to careers in counselling,
rehabilitation, the justice system, intelligence services and more.
The impacts of cybercrime, terrorism, corruption and other criminal
activities are global. Studying criminology at Flinders could see you
begin a career that could take you anywhere in the world.
Bachelor of Criminology
Bachelor of Criminology (Honours)
Build a career exploring the world of crime. Worldwide, criminology
jobs are in demand, with employment opportunities in the eld of
criminology, intelligence analysis, community development, network
security and cybersecurity.
• Study practical topics to equip you for employment and to
ensure you graduate work-ready with practical work experience
opportunities.
• You’ll have the opportunity to learn from world-class researchers
and develop high-level research and analytical skills.
• Industry-engaged – use the technical skills you’ve learnt at
university and apply them as a consultant to a business as part of
an industry project.
Bachelor of Criminology (Cybersecurity)
With a focus on technology, this criminology specialisation explores
the causes of crime with an aim to identify solutions to address its
impact on people and infrastructures, and to minimise the social and
psychological harms it can cause.
• Learn from South Australia’s largest and most experienced
Criminology department.
• Gain technology-focused knowledge to set you apart in a world
where cybercrime is increasingly prevalent.
• Connect with leaders: our powerful industry partnerships span
government bodies, public and private organisations, and other
universities across Australia and overseas.
Diploma in Criminology
The Undergraduate Diploma in Criminology oers a comprehensive
understanding of crime, justice systems, and societal impacts to
elevate your career or explore criminology for the rst time.
• Upskill with new criminology skills or take your rst step into a
career in the justice system.
• The diploma can be taken at either the Flinders city campus or at
the Bedford Park campus, with exibility for part-time, full-time
and online study.
• Once you complete four topics and obtain your diploma, you can
transition into second year of the Bachelor of Criminology.
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Flinders’ huge main campus features
an award-winning hub and plaza, with
retail, food outlets and a state-of-the-
art sport and tness centre.
Flinders at Tonsley is a place where
our students interact with business,
and where business interacts with
our researchers in areas such as
engineering, medical devices and
nanoscale technologies.
Bedford Park Tonsley
Flinders’
City Campus
Our campuses
Flinders’ Adelaide campuses
include our main Bedford Park
campus and Flinders at Tonsley,
which features close links to
industry. Our stunning new city
campus is situated at Festival
Plaza on North Terrace, right
beside the Adelaide Railway
Station.
Take a virtual tour of Flinders
University and explore our
amazing locations.
Getting to Flinders
Flinders is well connected to
Adelaide by bus and train. The
Flinders Railway Line gets you
from our new city campus
to Tonsley in a super-fast 20
minutes, or to Bedford Park in
just 22 minutes.
Explore all our transport options.
Flinders University’s cutting-edge,
vertical campus oers a new way
of learning in the heart of the city.
Flinders’ city campus at Festival Plaza
has been designed for exibility,
collaboration and immersion. Here,
students will gain the knowledge
and practical skills they need to
condently step into their careers.
Spanning eight levels, with multiple state-of-the-art teaching
spaces, Flinders’ new city campus is designed for innovative
and adaptable learning, catering to an extensive range of
study programs. Every oor has dedicated spaces for
students to come together, learn from industry experts
and be inspired by a world of learning possibilities.
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Student support
Student support at Flinders starts from well before you apply. Our
Flinders Support and Services Directory (students.inders.edu.au/
support) covers:
• health and wellbeing
• study and learning
• nancial support and assistance
• enrolment and course support
• admin and technology
• careers and employment
• security
• Indigenous student support.
Our support team is on hand to answer any questions you might have
via phone, email or 1-on-1 sessions. If you have any questions, contact
us via:
inders.edu.au/study/contact-us
Flinders Living
Flinders is the only university in Adelaide that gives you the
opportunity to live on campus.
inders.edu.au/living
Flinders University Student Association
The Flinders University Student Association (FUSA) continues a long
tradition of active student involvement and represents the rights and
interests of students.
fusa.edu.au
Yungkurrinthi Student Engagement
Yungkurrinthi Student Engagement provides a range of services and
supports for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
inders.edu.au/study/indigenous-students
Glossary
There are many terms used within a university that may be unfamiliar
or confusing. The link below contains a list of common university
terminology.
students.inders.edu.au/glossary
Flinders scholarships
Flinders oers a generous range of scholarships for students in
undergraduate courses. With over 400 available scholarships,
including scholarships to students from low socio-economic
backgrounds, students from rural and regional areas, and Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander students, you may be eligible for support
that will help you achieve your goals at university.
inders.edu.au/scholarships
Work Integrated Learning
Flinders’ Work Integrated Learning (WIL) will improve your
employability by helping you better understand the day-to-day skills
employers are looking for, and by giving you the chance to gain real
experience in a workplace environment directly related to the course
you’re studying.
You might take on a work placement or internship, gain hands-on
experience through eld education, or get involved in projects with
industry or community organisations.
inders.edu.au/WIL
Combined degrees
Explore your interests and unlock more career opportunities by
combining degrees. Combining your degree with a qualication in
another discipline will help you develop specialised abilities to stand
out from the pack. Studying a combined degree at Flinders is the key
to enhancing your career opportunities.
For a full list of combined degree options visit:
inders.edu.au/combineddegrees
Applying to study
How to apply
Applying to study at Flinders is easy, but there are some steps
you’ll need to follow. Applicants need to apply through the South
Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC).
You’ll nd application dates and details at:
satac.edu.au
Before you apply
Visit the course page you’re interested in via the QR codes in this
brochure, or via inders.edu.au/study to make sure you have all the
information and admission criteria you need, such as prerequisites
and assumed knowledge.
You may also want to explore alternative pathways to your degree or
combined degrees.
After you’ve applied
Once you’ve received an oer to a course, visit
students.inders.edu.au/my-course/enrolment
to enrol in your subject/topics.
Fees and charges
As an undergraduate student your course is Commonwealth
supported provided you’re an eligible Australian citizen, New Zealand
citizen or permanent resident. This means that your course fees
are shared between the Australian government and you. You may
then choose to apply for a HECS-HELP loan to pay your student
contribution amount. Find out more at:
inders.edu.au/fees
If you have any questions
Feel free to contact us via phone, email or through a one-on-one
appointment. We’re always happy to help.
inders.edu.au/study/contact-us
Starting at Flinders
When can I start?
Flinders oers two admissions cycles each year for undergraduate
degrees. Semester 1 starts in March. If you’ve decided to take a
break from schooling, you may decide to start mid-year in Semester
2, which starts in July. Note that not all degrees oer a Semester 2
start, so check the relevant course page via:
inders.edu.au/study
Applications for both Semester 1 and Semester 2 open the previous
August.
Key dates
Semester 1 Orientation week: 24 February 2025
Semester 1 2025 start date: 3 March 2025
Semester 2 Orientation week: 21 July 2025
Semester 2 2025 start date: 28 July 2025
Admission Pathways
Whether you are a school leaver or returning to study at a later date,
there are many ways to gain admission to Flinders University. Explore
your options and nd the entry path that’s right for you.
inders.edu.au/pathways
Year 12 entry
Most Year 12 applicants enter university via the traditional entry
method, where oers are made to eligible applicants with the highest
selection rank until all places in the degree are lled.
inders.edu.au/year12
Guaranteed entry
If you achieve an ATAR equal to or above the published guaranteed
entry selection rank (and you meet course prerequisites) you will be
guaranteed a place at Flinders for most courses.
Year 12 Grades Entry Scheme
Upon SACE completion, by using three of your best Year 12 grades,
you can gain a place in your course of choice. This is in addition to
being considered on any other pathway for which you are eligible.
Indigenous Admission Scheme
The Indigenous Admission Scheme provides an alternative pathway
for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Visit:
inders.edu.au/indigenousadmissions
Elite Athlete Pathway
If you’ve ocially represented your school or state at a national level
competition, we’ll consider your school’s recommendation about
your academic potential when you apply.
inders.edu.au/study/sport/elite-athletes
Research Project B Pathway
If you have strong results in the Research Project B subject you will
be considered for entry into Flinders on the basis of your Year 12
results and Research Project B performance.
inders.edu.au/study/pathways/year-12-entry/research-project
School Recommendation Program
We may consider your school’s recommendation about your
academic performance as part of your admission into Flinders.
uniTEST
If you’re in Year 12, uniTEST is available to enhance your chances of
getting into Flinders.
inders.edu.au/unitest
If you haven’t achieved the results you expected
If you haven’t achieved the results you expected in Year 12, there
are a number of pathways to your preferred degree. You can start
studying one course and move to another via internal transfer or
Flinderslink.
inders.edu.au/study/pathways/inderslink
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Bachelor degrees
SATAC CODE
^ AT FESTIVAL PLAZA
2024
SELECTION RANK
2024 GUARANTEED
SELECTION RANK
TAFELINK PATHWAY DEGREES
YEARS
FULLTIME
DEFERRABLE ADDITIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Criminology 234661, 284241^ 65 70 3 Yes
Dip or
above
Arts (214031), Diploma in Arts (216031) None
Criminology (Cybersecurity) 244901 65 70 3 Yes
Dip or
above
Criminology (234661, 284241^), Arts (214031),
Diploma in Arts (216031)
None
Criminology (Honours) 234941, 284251^ 90 95 4 Yes
Advanced
Dip
Criminology (234661, 284241^), Arts (214031),
Diploma in Arts (216031)
None
Information Technology (Network and Cybersecurity Systems) 224701, 28448^ 65 70 3 Yes
Cert IV or
above
Information Technology (214201) (284431^), Science (234511),
Diploma in Arts (216031)
Knowledge of SACE stage two specialist mathematics,
mathematical methods or equivalent is assumed.
Information Technology (Network and Cybersecurity Systems) (Honours) 224711 70 75 4 Yes
Dip or
above
Information Technology (Network and Cybersecurity Systems)
(224701, 28448^), Information Technology (214201, 284431^),
Science (234511), Diploma in Arts (216031)
Knowledge of SACE stage two specialist mathematics,
mathematical methods or equivalent is assumed.
Science (Forensic and Analytical Science) 234281 70 75 3 Yes
Cert IV or
above
Science (Forensic and Analytical Science Pathway) (234171),
Science (234511), Diploma in Arts (216031)
SACE stage two chemistry or equivalent.
Science (Honours) (Forensic and Analytical Science) 234431 80 85 4 Yes
Dip or
above
Science (Forensic & Analytical Science) (234281), Science (Forensic
and Analytical Science Pathway) (234171), Diploma in Arts (216031)
SACE stage two chemistry or equivalent.
Science (Honours) (Forensic and Analytical Science Pathway) 234171 60 65 1 Yes
Cert IV or
above
Science (234511), Diploma in Arts (216031) None
Diplomas
Diploma in Criminology 216091 NA 60 1 Yes
Cert IV or
above
Speak to us about your options None
Criminology, Information Technology
& Forensic Science degrees
For further information on entry requirements, pathways, career outcomes and
more, scan the QR code or visit inders.edu.au/criminology
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Criminology (Innovation) 244911 65 70 3 Yes
Dip or
above
Criminology (234661, 284241^), Arts (214031),
Diploma in Arts (216031)
None
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Contact us
Our friendly sta are available to answer your questions:
1300 354 633 (local call cost) | askinders@inders.edu.au | inders.edu.au/ask
International students should contact:
+61 8 8201 2727 | inders.edu.au/international | INTLAdmissions@inders.edu.au
Every eort has been made to ensure the information in this brochure is accurate at the time of publication: August 2024.
Flinders University reserves the right to alter any course or topic contained herein without prior notice. Alterations are
reected in the course information available on the University’s website. CRICOS No. 00114A
Criminology
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