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Major

Criminology

Bachelors of Science / Arts
Overview Study details

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.

Highlights

1 in Queensland for social sciences and management

QS World University Rankings 2024

6 in Australia for social sciences and humanities

CWTS Leiden Ranking 2023

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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
  • Intelligence analyst
  • Cyber criminologist
  • Cyber crime investigator
  • Crime prevention officer
His Honour Judge Orazio Rinaudo AM

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 AM
Judge of the District Court and UQ Adjunct Professor in Criminology
Peter Martin

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 Martin
Commissioner for Queensland Corrective Services
His Honour Judge Orazio Rinaudo AM

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 AM
Judge of the District Court and UQ Adjunct Professor in Criminology
Peter Martin

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 Martin
Commissioner for Queensland Corrective Services

This Major is available as:

  • Major
  • Extended Major

How you'll learn

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

See courses and program structure

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