Bachelor of Government and International Relations/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice

This double degree will give you a thorough understanding of the causes and consequences of complex crime and criminal justice issues and how they are currently dealt with by government at local, national and global levels. It will combine the study of what makes criminals tick with an understanding of the justice system and policy making processes. With an appreciation of how policy is created and applied, plus an understanding of crime and criminal behaviour, you will be equipped to influence the policy underpinning the justice system to ultimately deter crime, rather than simply respond to criminal behaviour.

Areas of study

For Government and International Relations: Majors: International relations, political science and public policy, security, conflict and human rights.

For Criminology and Criminal Justice: Criminology.

Career opportunities

For Government and International Relations: Adviser to government and business leaders, developing policy and managing programs in areas such as economic, environmental and social policy, diplomacy and trade relations; international relations expert in foreign ministries, defence departments, and intelligence and aid organisations; expert in political risk assessment and humanitarian logistics (eg United Nations and its agencies).

For Criminology and Criminal Justice: Roles in policing and security, law enforcement, intelligence, probation and parole, child protection, crime analysis, courts and justice services, crime prevention and regulatory agencies, criminological research and policy. 

Fees and charges

Refer to Griffith University current fee information.