Bachelor of Criminology and Justice

This program gives you a strong understanding of Australia’s criminal justice system, including law enforcement, crime policy, the courts, and custodial and community corrections.

Explore the motivations and consequences of criminal behaviour, along with questions of social justice, ethics and law reform.

In this program you will:

• Understand legal institutions and processes, and examine fair and effective methods of crime prevention
• Learn how to research crime-related issues and develop problem-solving skills
• Choose from specialist courses in criminal profiling, cybercrime, international justice, youth justice, homicide and forensic science, and more
• Have the chance to complete a professional placement in your final year

Career opportunities

• Police or law enforcement officer
• Custodial corrections officer
• Community corrections officer
• Criminologist/crime researcher
• Security/intelligence analyst
• Youth justice officer
• Criminal justice policy officer

Please note: In 2021, all first-year courses in this degree will be available online. Second-year courses will be offered online from 2022, and third-year courses from 2023. If you wish to study online and are intending to apply for credit for previous studies, please contact Student Central to discuss your options.