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Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Overview

Prevent crime and promote justice with this specialised program of study that prepares you for a career as a criminologist.

You'll gain the skills and knowledge to contribute towards reducing and controlling crime problems that face contemporary society.

With a focus on professional practice and criminal law, learn how the justice system works and understand why people commit crimes.

You'll study criminological theory, criminal justice, criminological research methods, criminal law and professional practice in criminology and criminal justice.

Gain hands-on experience with an industry research project in the final year of your program.

This brings together theory, research and specialist skills, making graduates highly employable both in the public and private sectors.

Location
St Lucia
Duration
3 Years (or part time equivalent)
Start Semester
Semester 1 (20 Feb, 2023), Semester 2 (24 Jul, 2023)
QTAC Code
718111
Program Code
2519
AQF
Level 7
Location
St Lucia
Fees
A$35840
Duration
3 Years
Start Semester
Semester 1 (20 Feb, 2023), Semester 2 (24 Jul, 2023)
QTAC Code
718111
Program Code
2519
CRICOS Code
110458F
AQF
Level 7

Program highlights

Program highlights

  • The only undergraduate degree in criminology in the world that has three years of laws and professional practice built into the program.
  • Learn from award winning academics and cutting-edge researchers who will expose you to unique, first-hand perspectives and connect you with industry exposure.
  • Gain hands-on experience with an industry research project in the final year of your program.

4 in Australia for social sciences and humanities

CWTS Leiden Ranking 2022

1 in Queensland for arts and humanities

QS World University Rankings 2023

Watch Is true crime now online? on YouTube.

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Work placements
  • Overseas study
  • Research experience
  • Fieldwork
  • Workshops

What you'll study

At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:

  • Introduction to Professional Practice in Criminology
  • Law in the Criminal Justice System
  • Introduction to Criminology

Dual programs

Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Police officer
  • Legal practitioner
  • Security consultant
  • Risk assessor
  • Court officer
  • Case manager
  • Forensic specialist

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

  • Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C).

Prerequisites

  • Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C).

English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.

Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

 

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the minimum entry score, subject prerequisites or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven't studied the prerequisites or need to improve your entry score, we can help.

Learn about pathway options

Fees and Scholarships

Indicative annual fee

Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

$15,142

2023

$15,142

2023

Learn more about undergraduate fees

Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

AUD $35,840

2023

AUD $35,840

2023

Learn more about undergraduate fees

Government assistance

Financial aid

As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.

Learn more about financial aid

HECS-HELP

Domestic places in the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice are Commonwealth Supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.

Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth Supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.

HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.

Learn more about HECS-HELP

Centrelink support

Scholarships

Make your university experience more affordable with a scholarship. Opportunities include:

How to apply

Applying online

If your senior schooling is from outside Australia, you can submit your application to UQ. Or, if you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.

The program code for the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice is 2519.

Find out more about applying for undergraduate study

If your senior schooling is from Australia

Submit your application to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre if you're an international student who is currently studying:

  • Australian Year 12 (in Australia or another country), or
  • the International Baccalaureate in Australia.

The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice is 718111.

Find out more about applying for undergraduate study

Important dates

If you’re studying Year 12 in Australiago to the QTAC website to check the closing date for this program. 

If you’re applying to UQ, the closing date for this program is: 

  • To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar

Important dates

Admissions schemes

Applying to university can be both exciting and daunting, which is why we’ve tried to make the process as simple as we can.

We have several schemes in place to improve your chances of getting a place at UQ.

Learn more about admission schemes

Pathway options

A rank or score doesn’t determine your potential.

If you're not offered a place in your first-choice program – or if you don't meet the entry requirements – you still have a number of options.

Learn more about pathway options

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants

For support with applying - or if you have any questions about Uni - get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.

Contact the ATSIS Unit

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