Explore who commits crimes and why, where and when people are likely to offend, which crimes cause most harm, and how to control and prevent crime.
Gain hands-on professional practice and deep industry engagement by studying criminology at UQ.
Learn how the criminal justice system works, and build the skills needed to develop and implement evidence-based crime policies and practices.
Graduates can pursue careers in policing, security and intelligence, corrective services, social policy and research.
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:
- Correctional case officer
- Behaviour support specialist
- Case manager
- Family services specialist
- Forensic specialist
- Cyber crime advisor
- Cyber criminologist
- Cyber crime investigator
- Crime prevention officer
“I am passionate about giving students insight into the operations of our courts and criminal justice system... I bring a broad range of experience about the law and careers in the criminal justice system.”
His Honour Judge Orazio Rinaudo AMJudge of the District Court and UQ Adjunct Professor in Criminology
“As the Commissioner for Corrective Services and an Adjunct Professor at UQ, I create opportunities for staff and students to get involved in a wide range of high priority projects.”
Peter MartinCommissioner for Queensland Corrective Services
“I am passionate about giving students insight into the operations of our courts and criminal justice system... I bring a broad range of experience about the law and careers in the criminal justice system.”
His Honour Judge Orazio Rinaudo AMJudge of the District Court and UQ Adjunct Professor in Criminology
“As the Commissioner for Corrective Services and an Adjunct Professor at UQ, I create opportunities for staff and students to get involved in a wide range of high priority projects.”
Peter MartinCommissioner for Queensland Corrective Services
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This Major is available as:
- Major
- Extended Major
How you'll learn
In 2023, we'll be teaching on campus, with online options (for most programs and plans) for students who can't attend in person. See the list of programs and plans you can't commence online.
Course delivery modes may change in future semesters.
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Work placements
- Research experience
- Fieldwork
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Introduction to Criminology
- Introduction to Criminal Justice
- Comparative Criminology
- Crime Prevention Practice
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