OpenBachelor degreePolitical Science

Bachelor of Political Science and International Relations/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice

ProviderGriffith University
Course code: QTAC228041UniversityStudy area: Political ScienceData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesJuly 2026 · Brisbane South (Nathan) · QLD

Course overview

This double degree will give you a better understanding of the causes and consequences of complex crime and criminal justice issues and how they are currently dealt with by government at local, national and global levels. It will combine the study of what makes criminals tick with an understanding of the justice system and policy making processes. With an appreciation of how policy is created and applied, plus an understanding of crime and criminal behaviour, you will be equipped to influence the policy underpinning the justice system to ultimately deter crime, rather than simply respond to criminal behaviour. A double degree with Political Science and International Relations will provide you with a variety of opportunities providing advice to government and business leaders, developing policy and managing programs in areas such as economic, environmental and social policy, diplomacy and trade relations. You may also find a job in foreign ministries, defence departments, and intelligence and aid organisations, or work in political risk assessment and humanitarian logistics, or for organisations such as the United Nations and its agencies. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Political Science and International Relations/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at GU.

Course record

Career Opportunities
Policing, corrections, government, education, policy development, security, intelligence, regulatory law enforcement, crime prevention, customs, crime analysis, youth justice, courts and justice services. With your strong analytical and critical thinking skills, you’ll be able to pursue work in a broad range of sectors including the government, international organisations, media, political parties, a range of business environments and the not-for-profit sector.
Majors
For available majors, please refer to the separate entry for Griffith University's Bachelor of Political Science and International Relations.

Entry requirements

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IB Diploma

24.4-24.8

Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.

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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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Student profile

Total students12
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School leavers (ATAR)<5 · <5%
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Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • Brisbane South (Nathan)QLDJuly 2026
  • Brisbane South (Nathan)QLDMarch 2026
  • Brisbane South (Nathan)QLD