Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice

In this degree, you'll learn from internationally recognised experts and industry leaders who bring their authentic and compelling crime experiences to your study. Learn about the causes of crime and society’s response through the justice system while drawing on knowledge from the fields of psychology, law, sociology, politics and social work. Learn about current trends in crime and study courses about police, courts and criminal law, as well as the role mental health plays in crime. Choose to specialise with elective courses in policing, working with offenders and victims, youth justice, and crime analysis and investigation. Take advantage of our industry connections to build professional skills and critical networks. In your final year, you’ll have the opportunity to complete a professional placement experience. You’ll be mentored one-on-one by criminology experts and can select an internship to suit your interests from a diverse range of research projects.

Areas of study

Criminology.

Career opportunities

Roles in policing and security, intelligence, probation and parole, child protection, crime analysis, courts and justice services, crime prevention and regulatory agencies, criminological research and policy, law enforcement, working directly with offenders or victims in welfare and counselling roles, and in criminological research and policy roles.

Fees and charges

Refer to Griffith University current fee information.

Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.