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- 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.
- Study fully online or on campus.
- Work placements options to gain real justice industry connections.
- Varied electives to suit your interests such as forensic criminology, gendered violence, organised crime or environmental justice and climate change.
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.
- Study full-time on campus.
- Work placements options to gain real justice industry connections.
- Varied electives to suit your interests such as forensic criminology, gendered violence, organised crime or environmental justice and climate change.
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.
Both majors give you the opportunity to study abroad and complete work placements to gain invaluable learning and experience to increase employment opportunities.
Real-world learning
You’ll be part of up-to-date, real-world teachings that reflect what is happening right now in the world of politics, criminal justice and criminal investigation. This includes learning from world-class experts in the field as well as working hands-on with industry partners to help solve actual real-world problems. Recent partners include Bravehearts, Suncorp Fraud & Intelligence and Queensland Police Service.
You will also receive employment advice, interviews skills, networking and guidance to develop your professional identify so you graduate job-ready.
If you already have a career, this course can help you progress through the ranks and accelerate you through the criminal justice system. You’ll be able to bring new knowledge and ideas to your employer by understanding the bigger picture and bring unique points of view.
Visit the student and graduate blog to find out more about what it’s like to study justice and where a QUT degree can take you.
Explore this course
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.
Later in your degree you have the opportunity to take on a work placement, embark on an international study tour, or embed yourself in an Indigenous justice-focused organisation.
In the course you can expect lively but respectful and interesting discussions with other students who are enthusiastic about social justice issues. You’ll foster close connections and be mentored by experts and industry leaders that are committed to help shape your career in the direction of your passion.
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.
Double degrees
Combine two bachelor degrees into a single course of study. A double degree allows you to specialise in two fields and pursue different interest areas, gaining a broader range of skills and knowledge, and giving you a competitive advantage and greater career flexibility.
Consider the following double degrees with a Bachelor of Justice:
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 Politics majors open careers in policy making, not for profit work, social and health-based community services.
Possible careers
- Aid work manager
- Community corrections officer
- Community worker
- Corrective services officer
- Criminal investigator
- Criminologist
- Customs officer
- Diplomat
- Disability services worker
- Family services officer
- Fraud and compliance investigator
- Information officer
- Ministerial policy adviser
- Police officer (federal/state)
- Policy officer
- Private investigator
- Youth worker
The Bachelor of Justice requires a total of 288 credit points made up of core, major, complementary studies and QUT You.
Justice core units: 7 x 12 credit point units = 84 cp
Study Area A: 8 x 12 credit point units = 96 cp
Select either Criminology and Policing or Policy and Politics major.
Complementary studies: 7 x 12 credit point units = 84 cp
Select a second major, minor and or elective units.
QUT You units: 4 x 6 credit point units = 24 cp
The Bachelor of Justice requires a total of 288 credit points made up of core, major, complementary studies and QUT You.
Justice core units: 7 x 12 credit point units = 84 cp
Study Area A: 8 x 12 credit point units = 96 cp
Select either Criminology and Policing or Policy and Politics major.
Complementary studies: 7 x 12 credit point units = 84 cp
Select a second major, minor and or elective units.
QUT You units: 4 x 6 credit point units = 24 cp
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: CSP $17,000 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $36,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: CSP $16,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $33,600 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
QUT Excellence Scholarship (Academic)
QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding academic achievement.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
QUT Elite Sport Scholarship
QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding sporting achievement.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Sporting excellence
Dr Cherrell Hirst AO Learning Potential Fund Scholarship
A scholarship for women studying or wanting to study undergraduate courses in health, science or justice.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Struggling financially; Women
QUT Real World International Scholarship
A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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