犯罪学家采用跨学科方法来理解人们为何犯罪，社会如何将危害概念化，以及为什么某些危害被归类为犯罪，而另一些危害则未被归类为犯罪。犯罪学家还调查社会如何对犯罪作出反应，以及我们的反应对罪犯，受害者和整个社会是否有效和公平。社会科学利用各种学科来批判性地研究当前的辩论以及各种有争议的理论和价值观如何转化为政策和实践。<br> <br> UOW社会科学学士（犯罪学）涉及必修的社会科学学科的共同基础结合犯罪学专业。您将通过该大学任何领域的跨学科学习的辅助学习领域来补充学位。您也可以在国外学习选修课，或留在本地并从事
Criminologists take an interdisciplinary approach to understanding why people commit crime, how societies conceptualise harm, and why some harms are classed as crimes while others are not. Criminologists also investigate how societies respond to crime and whether our responses are effective and fair for offenders, victims and the general community. Social Science draws on a range of disciplines to critically examine current debates and how various contested theories and values translate into policies and practices.<br> <br>The UOW Bachelor of Social Science (Criminology) involves a common foundation of compulsory social science subjects combined with a major in Criminology. You will complement your degree with a minor study area from any field in the University offering cross-faculty enrolment. You can also study electives abroad, or stay local and undertake activities to build your cross-cultural communication skills. This degree provides a strong foundation for postgraduate studies in research, Social Work, Public Health, Work Health and Safety and Teaching.