Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours)
Overview
Prevent crime. Promote justice. With a focus on professional practice and criminal law, learn the skills and knowledge to contribute towards reducing and controlling crime problems that face contemporary society.
Criminology is the scientific study of crime and responses to crime. In preparation for your career as a criminologist, you'll study criminological theory, criminal justice, criminological research methods, global security, criminal law and professional practice in criminology, and criminal justice.
As a criminologist, you'll understand the operations and effectiveness of Australian and international criminal justice systems, and the nature of crime and deviance. You'll gain the skills and knowledge to contribute towards preventing and controlling crime problems that face contemporary society.
Graduates of criminology and criminal justice are sought after in the public and private sectors, advising on evidence-based crime control policies, developing corporate risk management strategies and working in global companies to better manage growing transnational crime problems, including cyber crime.
Program highlights
- The program has four years of professional practice built into the program, with deep engagement with industry partners including Queensland Police Service, Queensland Corrective Services, Australian Federal Policing, Sentencing Commission and many more.
- The only undergraduate degree in criminology in the world that has three years of law courses built into the program.
- The only four year, embedded honours program in criminology in Australia giving students guaranteed honours giving you an edge in the graduate market place.
- Learn from award winning academics and cutting-edge researchers who will expose you to unique, first-hand perspectives and connect you with industry exposure.
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Work placements
- Overseas study
- Research experience
- Fieldwork
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Introduction to Professional Practice in Criminology
- Law in the Criminal Justice System
- Introduction to Criminology
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:
- Police officer
- Legal practitioner
- Security consultant
- Risk assessor
- Court officer
- Case manager
- Forensic specialist
“Throughout the degree, opportunities to undertake volunteer work, placements, and internships are plentiful. I have worked alongside the Queensland Police Service, Queensland Government, professional researchers, and within the court system.”
Jack MiltsGraduate, Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours)
“My favourite part about the program would definitely be the Honours year. I really enjoyed working closely with the criminology teaching staff to design and develop my own project and apply all the skills I learnt in the program.”
Bec DunneGraduate, Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours)
“I had the opportunity to volunteer at the Brisbane Women’s Correctional Centre. I was able to experience what a job would be like in corrections and had the privilege of being able to help the women better themselves for a new life.”
Portia Hood WitheyGraduate, Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours)
“The subjects taught throughout the 4 years were extremely diverse and would appeal to so many different people’s interests. The teaching staff were some of the most understanding, caring and helpful people I have ever met.”
Kaitlin LynchGraduate, Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours)
“Every time someone asks me about my course, I instantly respond with ‘I love it!’... All teaching staff I have come into contact with really care and are invested in providing the best education possible for students.”
Kiara McAlpineCurrent student, Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours)
“The best thing about my program is the range of courses offered. I have studied psychology, sociology, forensic, criminal minds and politics. We also study compulsory law courses not offered by other universities – giving me an edge when graduating.”
Isabella KellyCurrent student, Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours)
“Throughout the degree, opportunities to undertake volunteer work, placements, and internships are plentiful. I have worked alongside the Queensland Police Service, Queensland Government, professional researchers, and within the court system.”
Jack MiltsGraduate, Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours)
“My favourite part about the program would definitely be the Honours year. I really enjoyed working closely with the criminology teaching staff to design and develop my own project and apply all the skills I learnt in the program.”
Bec DunneGraduate, Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours)
“I had the opportunity to volunteer at the Brisbane Women’s Correctional Centre. I was able to experience what a job would be like in corrections and had the privilege of being able to help the women better themselves for a new life.”
Portia Hood WitheyGraduate, Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours)
“The subjects taught throughout the 4 years were extremely diverse and would appeal to so many different people’s interests. The teaching staff were some of the most understanding, caring and helpful people I have ever met.”
Kaitlin LynchGraduate, Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours)
“Every time someone asks me about my course, I instantly respond with ‘I love it!’... All teaching staff I have come into contact with really care and are invested in providing the best education possible for students.”
Kiara McAlpineCurrent student, Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours)
“The best thing about my program is the range of courses offered. I have studied psychology, sociology, forensic, criminal minds and politics. We also study compulsory law courses not offered by other universities – giving me an edge when graduating.”
Isabella KellyCurrent student, Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours)
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
Entry score threshold
| OP | Rank | IB |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 84 | 30 |
These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2020. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in April each year. Meeting the threshold doesn't guarantee admission.
ATAR scores: See QTAC's OP to ATAR conversions (PDF) for a rough guide to equivalent ATARs.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.
Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Need help meeting the entry requirements?
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours) are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.
Entry score range
This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the B Criminology and CJ (Hons) for Semester 1, 2020
| Without adjustments | With adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest | 2 / 97 | 1 / 99 |
| Median | 7 / 88 | 7 / 88 |
| Lowest | 9 / 82 | 8 / 84 |
Who you'll study with
Here's a snapshot of our student intake for this program in Semester 1, 2020:
| Applicant background | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
|---|---|---|
(A) Higher education study | 20 | 30.77% |
(B) Vocational Education and Training (VET) study | <5 | <5 |
(C) Work and life experience | <5 | <5 |
| (D) Recent secondary education | ||
| 37 | 56.92% |
| 0 | 0% |
| <5 | <5 |
International students | <5 | <5 |
Total | 65 | 100% |
"<5" — The number of students is less than 5.
N/A — Students not accepted in this category.
N/P — Not published. The number is hidden to protect the privacy of students in other cells.
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
AUD $34,208
Indicative annual fee 2021
This indicative annual fee is the cost of enrolling in the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours) for the 2021 academic year. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load (16 units per academic year).
If you enrol in a larger or smaller study load, your fees will be calculated on a proportionate basis. All fees are reviewed annually.
Indicative annual fee
AUD $14,370
Indicative annual fee 2021 Commonwealth supported place
This indicative annual fee is the approximate cost of enrolling in a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) in the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours) for one academic year. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load (16 units over two semesters).
Actual fees will vary according to your choice of courses and their unit value. The Australian Government indexes fees each year.
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
HECS-HELP
Domestic places in the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours) are Commonwealth Supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.
Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth Supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.
HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
Make your university experience more affordable with a scholarship. Opportunities include:
Scholarships
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How to apply
Applying online
How you apply depends on what type of applicant you are.
Your senior schooling is from Australia or New Zealand
Submit your application to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre if you are an international student who is currently:
- completing Australian Year 12 (either in Australia or offshore) or
- studying the International Baccalaureate in Australia.
The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours) is 718101.
Find out more about applying for undergraduate study
All other international applicants
Submit your application to UQ. If you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours) is 2408.
Applying through QTAC
All domestic applications should be submitted to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours) is 718101.
Important dates
If you’re studying Year 12 in Australia, go to the QTAC website to check the closing date for this program.
If you’re applying to UQ, the closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
To check the closing date for this program, go to the QTAC website.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Admissions schemes
Applying to university can be both exciting and daunting, which is why we’ve tried to make the process as simple as we can.
We have several schemes in place to improve your chances of getting a place at UQ.
Pathway options
A rank or score doesn’t determine your potential.
If you're not offered a place in your first-choice program – or if you don't meet the entry requirements – you still have a number of options.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
For support with applying - or if you have any questions about Uni - get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
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