Bachelor of Justice
Bachelor of Justice
Highlights Opens broad career opportunities in law enforcement, government and private sector intelligence, crime prevention agencies and in the social justice sector. Choice of two majors to specialise in criminology and policing or policy and politics. Wide range of study areas and electives to build expertise in the area of…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Highlights
- Opens broad career opportunities in law enforcement, government and private sector intelligence, crime prevention agencies and in the social justice sector.
- Choice of two majors to specialise in criminology and policing or policy and politics.
- Wide range of study areas and electives to build expertise in the area of justice that interests you.
- Study fully online or on campus.
- Work placements options to gain real justice industry connections.
- Hands on practical learning the best with lecturers from the industry.
- Varied electives to suit your interests such as forensic criminology, gendered violence, organised crime or environmental justice and climate change.
In the first year you will study core units to explore a range of subjects that will help you make an informed decision about what to specialise in. Build a solid foundation and learn about the criminal justice system, forensic psychology, deviance and social justice, and justice research methods.
You will then begin to specialise in your chosen major with the ability to select from a wide range of justice optional units such as Crimes of Violence, Sex and Crimes, Forensic Criminology, Border Security, Preventing Gendered Violence, Drugs and Crime, Organised Crime, Environmental Justice and Climate Change and many more.
Why choose this course?
This course is designed with the flexibility to suit your passion for justice by drawing upon a range of areas across criminology, policing, policy, governance, intelligence, sociology, law, psychology and ethics.
This allows you to take your degree in the direction of your interest while building a wider perspective on the justice sector. You will learn to solve challenges in new ways, and bring valuable new knowledge and ideas to employers.
With two majors to choose from you can take the path of your choice across:
Criminology and policing major – this major will set you up you to become a specialist in the field of criminal justice, criminology and police investigations. You’ll learn from experts in the field about how homicide, organised crime, forensics science and the penal and punishment system works.
Policy and Politics major – this major will empower you to make change to the legal and justice systems and to support and help the vulnerable. You will explore the most recent theory and practice of social justice, and understand topics like the power of people and protest.
With a local and international focus this major is custom built to set you up for a career in national or international policy development, human rights, environmental awareness, diplomacy or health and support services.
Flexible delivery
The Bachelor of Justice is offered on campus and externally, all the lectures are recorded and study materials available online so you can access resources at any time and fit study into your lifestyle.
Careers and outcomes
The Bachelor of Justice is a flexible degree that will open up extensive career opportunities across justice in society.
Criminology and Policing majors open careers opportunities in areas of specialised policing and crime investigation, intelligence, corrective services, domestic violence law, forensic science or psychology.
Policy and Politicsmajors open careers in policy making, not for profit work, social and health-based community services.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Study at The University of Queensland. Learn with leading academics in world-class facilities and join the most employable graduates in the state. At UQ you’ll benefit from flexible study options, field trips, lab work, industry placements, research experience, and online study in Brisbane, Australia.
