Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Griffith University
Program Overview
With this degree, you'll be a part of the leading school of criminology in Queensland. You'll learn from internationally recognised experts and industry leaders who bring their authentic and compelling crime experiences to your study.
In your first year, you'll learn about the current trends in crime in Australia and overseas. Academic and professional experts will explain proven ways that crime can be examined, prevented and reduced. You'll participate in courses that include the police, courts and criminal law, forensic psychology and homicide.
In your second and third years, you'll narrow your focus into a key area of criminology and criminal justice based on your interests and desired career. You can choose from elective courses in policing, corrections, working with offenders and victims, counter-terrorism, or crime analysis and investigation.
Brisbane, Australia
36 Months
AU$ 33,000
IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 79
Modules:
- Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Developing Professionally 1
- Police, Courts and Corrections
- Social Problems - (In)Equality and (In)Justice
- Law, Crime and Justice
- Doing Criminology
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
- A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
- OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
- OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
- OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
- OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
- OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
English test results must be no more than two years old.
Indicative annual tuition fee - AUD $33,000
The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load which is usually 80 credit points (two full-time trimesters).
Key employment sectors*
Public Administration and Safety
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Policing and security
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Intelligence
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Probation and parole
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Government agencies
Health Care and Social Assistance
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Child protection
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Mental health services
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Social services
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Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
Criminology research organisations
Potential job outcomes
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Intelligence analyst
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Research analyst
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Project officer
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Police officer
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Child Safety Officer
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Case Manager for Probation and Parole
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Provisional Psychologist - Prisons