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Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice

ProviderThe University of Queensland
Course code: QTAC718111UniversityStudy area: CriminologyData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesJuly 2026 · St Lucia · QLD

Course overview

Prevent crime and promote justice with this specialised degree of study that prepares graduates for a career as a criminologist. Students will gain the skills and knowledge to contribute towards reducing and controlling crime problems that face contemporary society. With a focus on professional practice and criminal law, learn how the justice system works and understand why people commit crimes. Study criminological theory, criminal justice, criminological research methods, criminal law and professional practice in criminology and criminal justice. Gain hands-on experience with an included industry project in the final year of the degree. This brings together theory, research and specialist skills, making graduates highly employable both in the public and private sectors. For more information, visit Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at UQ

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Career Opportunities
In a rapidly growing national and international employment market, graduates will be well positioned for a career at all levels of government, local companies and global corporations, and a range of non-government treatment and social service agencies. With many fascinating avenues this field of study can lead, jobs in criminology vary from judicial to forensic.

Entry requirements

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25.6-28.4

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 students56
#2025
Higher education entry15 · 26.8%
26.8%
School leavers (ATAR)32 · 57.1%
57.1%
Secondary education0 · 0.0%
0.0%
Vocational pathway<5 · <5%
<5%
Other entry pathways<5 · <5%
<5%
International studentsN/P · N/P%
N/P%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • St LuciaQLDFebruary 2026
  • St LuciaQLDJuly 2026
  • St LuciaQLD