Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours)
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours)
The Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours) is designed for students who want to hone their knowledge and skills through research. You’ll gain research training at a standard that will prepare you for postgraduate studies in justice administration, criminal justice or criminology. You’ll also learn about advanced theoretical concepts…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours) is designed for students who want to hone their knowledge and skills through research.
You’ll gain research training at a standard that will prepare you for postgraduate studies in justice administration, criminal justice or criminology. You’ll also learn about advanced theoretical concepts and policy debates in contemporary criminology – setting you up to access a career at more than an entry-level position in the criminal justice system.
Your research will help to identify the social issues that lead to crime. You’ll also learn to understand what makes criminals tick as well as how to minimise the negative impacts of crime on society.
Industry and expert connections
At Griffith, criminology has always had a strong industry connection and a high level of cooperation from police agencies and other crime related bodies. This Honours degree continues the tradition with a multitude of opportunities to meet with and hear from industry experts.
Graduate outcomes
This degree sets you to enter the criminal justice system in a broader and usually higher range of rewarding roles such as an analyst or program design consultant – careers where the ability to do independent research is key. It also offers you a great pathway into a PhD, a Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours) puts you one step ahead.
Flexibility
Tailor your timetable – Even if you study full-time on-campus, you may still be able to customise your degree to suit your needs. From a range of tutorial times to online access to lectures and other course material, we’re here to help you fit study in with your work and life commitments.
Global mobility
This may be possible through a study abroad opportunity or through Criminology Student Society organised experiences with police and corrections.
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
The Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours) is offered full-time on campus at the Mt Gravatt campus.
As a full time student you will generally attend 6 hours of scheduled classes per week throughout the trimester. Classes may be scheduled during the day and evening throughout the week.
If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice or equivalent and 5.0 GPA in core second and third year courses and completion of statistics and research methods courses with 5.0 GPA
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows: A minimum overall band score of 7.0 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.5; OR a minimum score of 580 on TOEFL; OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 92 (no score less than 22); OR no score less than 4 in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only); OR a minimum overall score of 185 (no score less than 176) on C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English); OR an overall score of 65 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 58.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Griffith University is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and strives to create a brighter future for all by prioritising innovation and social impact. We are committed to providing international students with quality education, guidance, and support. With Australia’s most awarded teachers, Griffith University offers a full suite of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees in areas including architecture, construction, and planning; business and government; criminology and law; education; engineering, IT and aviation; humanities, languages and social science; medicine, dentistry and health; music and performing arts; science and environment; visual and creative arts.Â
