Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

Victoria University of Wellington

Explore your passions through a rich variety of subjects and develop the creativity and flexibility needed in a changing job market. Choose the Bachelor of Arts from Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington. Gain a new understanding of the world and the people who live in it. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington is ranked in the top 1 percent worldwide for Arts and Humanities and for Social Science in the QS World University Rankings 2023.The QS World University Rankings is an annual global publication that gives overall rankings and subject rankings for more than 18,000 universities worldwide.This degree will give you insights into cultures, languages, art, history, politics, and societies that will challenge your thinking and expand your view of the world.In criminology you study real-world problems of crime and punishment debated in the media every day-from drug law reform to sexual violence prevention. Internationally renowned teachers and researchers will help you see through the many myths about crime so you can view familiar issues in a new light. You’ll think critically about the links between criminal justice and social inequality, and consider both problems and solutions, looking at alternative ways of responding to harm in the community.

Wellington Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences