Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice majoring in Gender and Sexuality Studies

Undergraduate | 2026

Degree hero banner
Mode icon
Mode
On Campus
Start date icon
Start date
February, July
Duration icon
Duration
3 year(s) full-time
Program code icon
Program code
BCRIM
Study as icon
Study as
Full-time
Fees
Indicative annual fees
$43,400
Prerequisites icon
Prerequisite
None
Assumed knowledge icon
Assumed knowledge
None
English Language Requirements icon
English language requirements
IELTS Overall 6.5 IELTS Reading 6 IELTS Listening 6 IELTS Speaking 6 IELTS Writing 6 Equivalent English qualifications
CRICOS code icon
CRICOS code
115690B
  1. Brochure download icon
  2. Enquire enquire icon
  3. Apply arrow-right-white icon

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

  • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

  • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

  • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as an additional language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at Adelaide University. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

  • IELTS Overall 6.5
  • IELTS Reading 6
  • IELTS Listening 6
  • IELTS Speaking 6
  • IELTS Writing 6

Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by Adelaide University and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements:

Equivalent English qualifications

Why Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice?

Why are the majority of violent crimes in Australia committed by men? Why are women more likely to be killed by an intimate partner or family member than men? Why are men more likely to reoffend than women? 

Our Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice prepares you to think critically about crime and the criminal justice sector. Develop an understanding on the complex causes and nature of crime. Contribute to key discussions on criminal behaviour and societal responses. Understand the impact of crime on society – and learn how to develop strategies for effective interventions.  

With a Major in Gender and Sexuality Studies, you’ll explore gender and sexuality within social contexts. You will consider these factors in understanding the causes of criminal behaviour, victimisation and criminal justice responses. Your knowledge will empower you to dismantle gender and sexuality inequalities. 

program overview

Overview

The Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice majoring in Gender and Sexuality Studies will provide you with a deep understanding of how society is organised in relation to gender and sexuality, and how these identities interact within the context of criminal justice. 

You’ll consider how gender and sexuality are linked to power, privilege and inequality, and explore contemporary issues ranging from the gender pay gap to body image. You’ll build knowledge of Australian criminal law, policing, corrections and the justice system.  

Learning from research active academic staff, you’ll develop highly transferable skills across communications, research, analysis and critical thinking. A practical or research-based internship in your final year will guide and focus your career aspirations. As a graduate, you’ll be ready to make an impact in the fields of criminology, policy, advocacy and community support. 

What you'll learn

In the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice majoring in Gender and Sexuality Studies at Adelaide University you’ll examine how gender and sexuality shape society and life experiences while building a solid understanding of crime and justice within Australia and globally. 

Your first year will provide you with an introduction to criminal justice and criminal issues in Australia. You’ll consider how gender and sexuality influences experiences of work, health, relationships and recreation. You’ll take a critical approach to gender, sexuality and race in the context of the criminal justice system and explore pathways into crime and deviance. 

In your second year, you’ll unpack gender and sexuality representations in society and culture and explore how concepts of race, gender and sexuality are defined within different contexts. You’ll look at how these identities are constructed across cultures and learn how dominant ideas of gender and sexuality are communicated, enforced and resisted. You’ll take a deeper look at crime control, policing and corrections within Australia. 

Your final year will develop your working knowledge of criminal law and processes. You’ll tackle more complex topics surrounding gender and sexuality including human rights issues, health inequities and the impacts of digital technologies on these identity constructs within contemporary society. You’ll also have the opportunity undertake a research based or practical internship within an area of your interest. 

Your career aspirations will be guided and developed throughout your degree culminating in a practical or research-based internship during your third year in an area of your interest. 

Majors 

The Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice is also available with majors in the following: 

What courses you'll study

Complete 144 units comprising:

  • 66 units for Core courses, and
  • 48 units for one Major from Majors, and
  • 12 units for all Work integrated learning, and
  • 18 units for Electives

Complete 66 units comprising:

  • 18 units for all Common core, and
  • 48 units for all Program core

Course name Course code Units
course icon
Course name
UG Common Core 1
Course code
AUXX1000
Units
6
course icon
Course name
UG Common Core 2
Course code
AUXX2000
Units
6
course icon
Course name
UG Common Core 3
Course code
AUXX3000
Units
6

Course name Course code Units
course icon
Course name
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Course code
CRIM1001
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Introduction to Research Methods in Criminology
Course code
CRIM1002
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Explaining Crime and Deviance
Course code
CRIM1003
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Crime Problems in Australia
Course code
LAWS1016
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Policing and Crime Control
Course code
CRIM2000
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Penology and Corrections
Course code
CRIM2001
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Contemporary Issues in Criminology
Course code
CRIM3000
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Criminal Law and Criminal Process
Course code
LAWS3004
Units
6

Course name Course code Units
Year 1
Semester 1
Course name
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Course code
CRIM1001
Units
6
Course name
Crime Problems in Australia
Course code
LAWS1016
Units
6
Course name
Beyond Pink and Blue: Genders and Sexualities in the Contemporary World
Course code
SOCI1201
Units
6
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Semester 2
Course name
Introduction to Research Methods in Criminology
Course code
CRIM1002
Units
6
Course name
Explaining Crime and Deviance
Course code
CRIM1003
Units
6
Course name
Gender and Crime: Sex, Violence and Justice
Course code
SOCI1202
Units
6
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Year 2
Semester 1
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Course name
Policing and Crime Control
Course code
CRIM2000
Units
6
Course name
Professional Pathways and Destinations 2
Course code
SOCI2019
Units
6
Course name
Gender, Sexuality and Everyday Cultures
Course code
SOCI2203
Units
6
Semester 2
Course name
Penology and Corrections
Course code
CRIM2001
Units
6
Course name
Gender, Sexuality and Race: Intersectionality and Coloniality
Course code
SOCI2202
Units
6
Course name
Gender, Work and Intimate Life
Course code
SOCI2201
Units
6
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Year 3
Semester 1
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Course name
Contemporary Issues in Criminology
Course code
CRIM3000
Units
6
Course name
Criminology and Criminal Justice Internship
Course code
CRIM3003
Units
6
Course name
Gender, Sexuality and Human Rights
Course code
SOCI3201
Units
6
Semester 2
Course name
Criminal Law and Criminal Process
Course code
LAWS3004
Units
6
Course name
Medicine, Genders and Sexualities
Course code
SOCI3202
Units
6
Course name
Contemporary Theories of Genders and Sexualities in the Digital Age
Course code
SOCI3203
Units
6
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6

Complete 48 units for ALL of the following:

Course name Course code Units
course icon
Course name
Beyond Pink and Blue: Genders and Sexualities in the Contemporary World
Course code
SOCI1201
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Gender and Crime: Sex, Violence and Justice
Course code
SOCI1202
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Gender, Work and Intimate Life
Course code
SOCI2201
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Gender, Sexuality and Race: Intersectionality and Coloniality
Course code
SOCI2202
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Gender, Sexuality and Everyday Cultures
Course code
SOCI2203
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Gender, Sexuality and Human Rights
Course code
SOCI3201
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Medicine, Genders and Sexuality
Course code
SOCI3202
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Contemporary Theories of Genders and Sexualities in the Digital Age
Course code
SOCI3203
Units
6

Course name Course code Units
Year 1
Semester 1
Course name
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Course code
CRIM1001
Units
6
Course name
Crime Problems in Australia
Course code
LAWS1016
Units
6
Course name
Beyond Pink and Blue: Genders and Sexualities in the Contemporary World
Course code
SOCI1201
Units
6
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Semester 2
Course name
Introduction to Research Methods in Criminology
Course code
CRIM1002
Units
6
Course name
Explaining Crime and Deviance
Course code
CRIM1003
Units
6
Course name
Gender and Crime: Sex, Violence and Justice
Course code
SOCI1202
Units
6
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Year 2
Semester 1
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Course name
Policing and Crime Control
Course code
CRIM2000
Units
6
Course name
Professional Pathways and Destinations 2
Course code
SOCI2019
Units
6
Course name
Gender, Sexuality and Everyday Cultures
Course code
SOCI2203
Units
6
Semester 2
Course name
Penology and Corrections
Course code
CRIM2001
Units
6
Course name
Gender, Sexuality and Race: Intersectionality and Coloniality
Course code
SOCI2202
Units
6
Course name
Gender, Work and Intimate Life
Course code
SOCI2201
Units
6
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Year 3
Semester 1
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Course name
Contemporary Issues in Criminology
Course code
CRIM3000
Units
6
Course name
Criminology and Criminal Justice Internship
Course code
CRIM3003
Units
6
Course name
Gender, Sexuality and Human Rights
Course code
SOCI3201
Units
6
Semester 2
Course name
Criminal Law and Criminal Process
Course code
LAWS3004
Units
6
Course name
Medicine, Genders and Sexualities
Course code
SOCI3202
Units
6
Course name
Contemporary Theories of Genders and Sexualities in the Digital Age
Course code
SOCI3203
Units
6
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6

Complete 12 units for ALL of the following:

Course name Course code Units
course icon
Course name
Professional Pathways and Destinations 2
Course code
SOCI2019
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Criminology and Criminal Justice Internship
Course code
CRIM3003
Units
6

Course name Course code Units
Year 1
Semester 1
Course name
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Course code
CRIM1001
Units
6
Course name
Crime Problems in Australia
Course code
LAWS1016
Units
6
Course name
Beyond Pink and Blue: Genders and Sexualities in the Contemporary World
Course code
SOCI1201
Units
6
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Semester 2
Course name
Introduction to Research Methods in Criminology
Course code
CRIM1002
Units
6
Course name
Explaining Crime and Deviance
Course code
CRIM1003
Units
6
Course name
Gender and Crime: Sex, Violence and Justice
Course code
SOCI1202
Units
6
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Year 2
Semester 1
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Course name
Policing and Crime Control
Course code
CRIM2000
Units
6
Course name
Professional Pathways and Destinations 2
Course code
SOCI2019
Units
6
Course name
Gender, Sexuality and Everyday Cultures
Course code
SOCI2203
Units
6
Semester 2
Course name
Penology and Corrections
Course code
CRIM2001
Units
6
Course name
Gender, Sexuality and Race: Intersectionality and Coloniality
Course code
SOCI2202
Units
6
Course name
Gender, Work and Intimate Life
Course code
SOCI2201
Units
6
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Year 3
Semester 1
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Course name
Contemporary Issues in Criminology
Course code
CRIM3000
Units
6
Course name
Criminology and Criminal Justice Internship
Course code
CRIM3003
Units
6
Course name
Gender, Sexuality and Human Rights
Course code
SOCI3201
Units
6
Semester 2
Course name
Criminal Law and Criminal Process
Course code
LAWS3004
Units
6
Course name
Medicine, Genders and Sexualities
Course code
SOCI3202
Units
6
Course name
Contemporary Theories of Genders and Sexualities in the Digital Age
Course code
SOCI3203
Units
6
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6

Complete 18 units comprising:

Course name Course code Units
Year 1
Semester 1
Course name
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Course code
CRIM1001
Units
6
Course name
Crime Problems in Australia
Course code
LAWS1016
Units
6
Course name
Beyond Pink and Blue: Genders and Sexualities in the Contemporary World
Course code
SOCI1201
Units
6
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Semester 2
Course name
Introduction to Research Methods in Criminology
Course code
CRIM1002
Units
6
Course name
Explaining Crime and Deviance
Course code
CRIM1003
Units
6
Course name
Gender and Crime: Sex, Violence and Justice
Course code
SOCI1202
Units
6
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Year 2
Semester 1
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Course name
Policing and Crime Control
Course code
CRIM2000
Units
6
Course name
Professional Pathways and Destinations 2
Course code
SOCI2019
Units
6
Course name
Gender, Sexuality and Everyday Cultures
Course code
SOCI2203
Units
6
Semester 2
Course name
Penology and Corrections
Course code
CRIM2001
Units
6
Course name
Gender, Sexuality and Race: Intersectionality and Coloniality
Course code
SOCI2202
Units
6
Course name
Gender, Work and Intimate Life
Course code
SOCI2201
Units
6
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Year 3
Semester 1
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Course name
Contemporary Issues in Criminology
Course code
CRIM3000
Units
6
Course name
Criminology and Criminal Justice Internship
Course code
CRIM3003
Units
6
Course name
Gender, Sexuality and Human Rights
Course code
SOCI3201
Units
6
Semester 2
Course name
Criminal Law and Criminal Process
Course code
LAWS3004
Units
6
Course name
Medicine, Genders and Sexualities
Course code
SOCI3202
Units
6
Course name
Contemporary Theories of Genders and Sexualities in the Digital Age
Course code
SOCI3203
Units
6
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6

Ready to apply?

icon

Check your eligibility

Before you begin, find the degree you wish to study and check you meet the academic entry requirements and English language requirements.

icon

Gather your relevant documents

Ensure you have all supporting documentation needed at the time of application to avoid delays.

icon

Complete and send your application

Apply through one of the University’s official agency partners, or via our online application system.

Please note that a non-refundable application fee of AUD$150 applies for every application submitted to Adelaide University.

How to Apply

How to apply

Applications for international students are open now, to begin your studies in 2026.

Apply through one of the University’s official Education Agents, or via our International Application System.

Find an Education Agent

Depending on your country of citizenship, you may be required to apply through one of our Education Agents.

Your study experience and support

Adelaide University sets you up for success in your studies – and your social life. You’ll have access to work placement and internship opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, networking events with guest speakers and more. Our campuses are equipped with purpose-built facilities including lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, and spaces that simulate real work environments. These are all supported by the latest technologies and a 24/7 online learning platform with personalised study information and resources.

You’ll have everything you need to live well and thrive during your studies, with health services on campus, gymnasiums, technology zones and modern student lounges. Get involved in campus sport or join our student clubs that will connect you to your passions – and the people who share them.

Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit your individual requirements and budget, with options ranging from dedicated student accommodation to private rentals. One of the world’s most liveable cities, Adelaide has lots of leafy parks, gardens and social hubs – and some of the highest living standards globally. No matter where you are in Adelaide, you’re only a short distance from beaches, vineyards, museums, art galleries, restaurants, bars and parklands. Visit the accommodation web page to find out more.

Student services

We’re here to support you on your student journey. Adelaide University offers a range of support services and facilities, including:

  • Career advice and mentoring services
  • Personal counselling
  • LGBTQIA+ support
  • Academic support
  • Fees and finance help
  • Security services
  • Accommodation services
  • Common rooms
  • Prayer rooms.

You’ll also have unlimited access to our dedicated student support hub. Visit in-person or online, or contact our friendly team by phone. We can assist you with anything study-related including enrolment, identification cards, timetables, fees and more.

Your campus

You'll be studying at one of our renowned campuses, accessing cutting-edge facilities and contemporary study spaces.

This degree is offered at the following campus(es)

Study hours

Your courses will require a combination of different learning formats, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Aside from your classes, you’ll also need to allocate additional time for independent study. This may include assignments, readings, projects and contributing to online discussion forums. As a rough guide, full-time studies may require 12-26 hours of class time and 14-18 hours of independent study per week. 

 

Assessment

During your studies at Adelaide University, you’ll complete a mixture of practical, professional and research-based learning. Your assessment types will vary depending on the degree you’re studying, but may include: 

  • Case studies  
  • Essays and assignments  
  • Examinations  
  • Group projects  
  • Internships and placements  
  • Practicals  
  • Presentations  
  • Reports and project documentations 
  • Research projects 
  • Workplace and classroom contributions. 
Graduates

Explore Adelaide University

Accommodation options

Considering calling Adelaide home? Explore accommodation options to find a place that's right for you.

Rundle Mall shopping

Life in Adelaide

Discover why Adelaide is one of the most liveable cities in the world.

Ebenezer Place shopping and cafes, bikes, bicycles

Scholarships

Our scholarships can provide the helping hand you need to transition into university life.

Taken during Orientation Week