UndergraduatePolitical Science & International Relations
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Griffith University, Brisbane/Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
About this program
Griffith University's Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice degree. Study with Queensland's top-ranked university for criminology* and use your degree as a launch pad to join the fight for justice, contribute to a safer community and a better criminal justice system. Learn from experts and industry leaders who bring their hands-on experience to your study. Our strong international research reputation means you will be taught by academics who are recognised worldwide in their various fields. Highlights of studying the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice Explore the causes of crime, how laws are made and broken, the impacts on victims, offenders and the justice system's response. Analyse crime with a focus on social justice, including the roles of police, courts and corrections. Draw on knowledge and insights from many fields of study including psychology, law, sociology, politics and social work. Study topics like criminal law, homicide, First Nations justice, fraud and cybercrime, and domestic and family violence. Learn how crime happens, ways it can be reduced and evidence-based strategies to keep communities safe. You'll also explore how research is used to measure impact and improve understanding. Develop practical skills in data analysis and visualisation to understand and interpret patterns and clearly present information
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 4 parts
- Year 1: Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Developing Professionally 1
- Police
- Courts and Corrections
- Social Problems - (In)Equality and (In)Justice
- Law
- Crime and Justice
- Mental Health
- Psychology and the Criminal Justice System
- Year 2: Quantitative Methods for Social Research
- Advanced Criminological Theories
- Developing Professionally 2
- Crime Prevention
- Qualitative Methods for Social Research
- Year 3: Criminology and Criminal Justice Research Methods
- First Nations and Justice
- CCJ Clinic
- Understanding Domestic and Family Violence
- Fraud and Cybercrime
- Plus 16 elective/flexible courses chosen from an approved list to complete the 240 credit-point program
Admissions
Completion of an Australian Year 12 (Senior Secondary) certificate or equivalent international qualification. Assumed background knowledge: Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C); Any two units of English (Band 3).
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