Course overview
Study with Queensland’s No. 1 university for criminology*. In this degree, you'll learn from internationally recognised experts and industry leaders who bring their authentic and compelling crime experiences to your study. Learn about current trends in crime and study topics like criminal law, homicide, First Nations justice, fraud and cybercrime, and domestic and family violence. In this degree you will explore the causes of crime and society's response through the justice system, and develop a deep understanding of the perspectives of both victims and offenders. You will learn to analyse crime with a focus on social justice, including the roles of police, courts, corrections, and build the practical skills to devise effective strategies for examining, preventing, and reducing crime. During your study, you will engage in a wide variety of work-integrated learning experiences to help tackle issues faced by local communities. Our industry connections fuel our unique learning experiences, to give you practical insight into the workings of the criminal justice system, and the opportunity to work with agencies matched to your career aspirations. *2024 Shanghai Global Rankings of Academic Subjects. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at GU.
Combined diploma/degrees: Refer to entry under Griffith University for D Criminology and Criminal Justice/B Criminology and Criminal Justice. Refer to entry under Griffith College for: D Criminology and Criminal Justice/B Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Combined diploma/degrees: Refer to entry under Griffith University for D Criminology and Criminal Justice/B Criminology and Criminal Justice. Refer to entry under Griffith College for: D Criminology and Criminal Justice/B Criminology and Criminal Justice.
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Career Opportunities
Policing and security, intelligence, probation and parole, child protection, crime analysis, courts and justice services, crime prevention and regulatory agencies, law enforcement, working directly with offenders or victims in welfare and counselling roles, and in criminological research and policy roles.
Entry requirements
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English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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#2025Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- Brisbane South (Nathan)QLDJuly 2026
- Brisbane South (Nathan)QLDMarch 2026
- Brisbane South (Nathan)QLD
