Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours)
Overview
Develop specialised knowledge and prepare yourself for a successful professional or academic career with an honours year in criminology.
During your honours year, you’ll delve into specialised areas within criminology, building on your existing foundation. This includes in-depth exploration of criminological theory and research methods.
Apply your critical thinking skills and expand on your communication, research, and problem-solving knowledge by undertaking a thesis or research project – the major component of your honours program and a skill highly valued by potential employers.
An honours year prepares you for a range of careers in rewarding roles such as an analyst, program design consultant, criminal profiling, policy advisor, academic or researcher – all of which require a strong foundation in research skills.
Program highlights
- Deepen your knowledge and skills in your chosen field.
- Gain relevant experience that will prepare you for postgraduate study.
- Get one-on-one guidance while working with a supervisor to develop, write and submit a thesis or research project.
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Work placements
- Seminars
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:
- Honours Research Thesis
- Research Design
- Work Integrated Project
- Advanced Disciplinary Studies & Practices
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:
- Criminology tutor
- Cyber crime investigator
- Policy adviser
- Intelligence analyst
- Business analyst
- Crime prevention officer
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I’ve had extensive experience in the aviation traveller environment processing countless travellers from all backgrounds and ensuring their experience with ABF is a positive one.
Case managers need to apply a high level of professional practice, judgement and decision-making to manage a caseload, ensuring that case management content is consistent with evidence-based practice.
I had the opportunity to volunteer at the Brisbane Women’s Correctional Centre. I was able to experience what a job would be like in corrections and had the privilege of being able to help the women better themselves for a new life.
The subjects taught throughout the 4 years were extremely diverse and would appeal to so many different people’s interests. The teaching staff were some of the most understanding, caring and helpful people I have ever met.
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
- A completed UQ Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (or equivalent) with a GPA of 5.5 in all Level 2 and Level 3 BCCJ Core Courses.
- Should a student apply from another tertiary institution, the GPA will be calculated on the basis of the equivalent advanced courses completed.
Prerequisites
- A completed UQ Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (or equivalent) with a GPA of 5.5 in all Level 2 and Level 3 BCCJ Core Courses.
- Should a student apply from another tertiary institution, the GPA will be calculated on the basis of the equivalent advanced courses completed.
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 (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
PTE Academic - 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.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours) 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 Student (GS) requirement.
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.
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Fee information for 2025 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2024.
Fee information for this program is not yet available.
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
AUD $43,200
2024
Fee information for 2025 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2024.
AUD $43,200
2025
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:
How to apply
Applying online
All international applications should be submitted to UQ. If you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours) is 2520.
Applying online
All domestic applications should be submitted to UQ.
The program code for the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours) is 2520.
Important dates
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
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
For support with applying – or if you have any questions about university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
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