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'I think it was really valuable during university that I could leverage what I was learning to be in the real-world. A lot of the lecturers and the tutors that we had were previous employees of QPS or they had experience in police forces in other countries or other states. It was really good to get that real world practical foundation to understand what they were doing and how I could actually do that as well.'
Justice graduate
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'I think it was really valuable during university that I could leverage what I was learning to be in the real-world. A lot of the lecturers and the tutors that we had were previous employees of QPS or they had experience in police forces in other countries or other states. It was really good to get that real world practical foundation to understand what they were doing and how I could actually do that as well.'
Justice graduate
Highlights
- Gain in-demand skills and explore career paths where you can make the impact you want to see in your community.
- Learn from industry experts on how to tackle significant issues in Australia.
- Flexible study options: on-campus or online, starting mid-year or year-end
- Obtain real world experience through work placements in corrections, police, victim support and more.
- Gain insights from leading experts into trauma informed practice, child protection, youth crime and research methods
- Option to study a complementary minor in forensic investigation and criminology.
Highlights
- Gain in-demand skills and explore career paths where you can make the impact you want to see in your community.
- Learn from industry experts on how to tackle significant issues in Australia.
- Obtain real world experience through work placements in corrections, police, victim support and more.
- Gain insights from leading experts into trauma informed practice, child protection, youth crime and research methods
- Option to study a complementary minor in forensic investigation and criminology.
Why choose this course?
In the next 10 years Australia's public administration and safety sector is projected to double, creating a growing demand for graduates with Justice degrees.
If you like the idea of working with people and organisations in addressing social, psychological, and technological harms, the criminology and violence prevention major is for you. By studying criminology and violence prevention, you can work with people and communities to address harm, to help communities feel safe, or more specifically, prevent family violence and learn how to help stop the cycle of violence and coercive control.
This course equips you with key skills to work in both frontline roles and broader positions within the justice sector. On the front line, you might be interested in corrections, domestic and family violence, child protection, not-for-profit organisations or youth justice. Broader justice careers might include criminology, domestic and family policy, advocacy, and regulatory roles. Whatever path you choose, this major provides a solid foundation in criminology and violence prevention while allowing you the flexibility to tailor your degree to your passion.
Real-world learning
In this course, you'll work on real projects to learn about criminology and violence prevention through problem-solving, analysis, and applied computer skills that are relevant to the workplace.
This course will teach you up-to-date knowledge on prevalent subjects, including the role of technology in crime, and the latest developments in areas such as youth crime, domestic and family violence, as well as action and advocacy for child protection.
You will build a peer and industry network from this course and can expect lively but respectful and interesting discussions with other students who are enthusiastic about social justice issues. The experts and industry leaders you will learn from are committed to help shape your career in the direction of your passion.
You have the option to gain access to the best minds in the industry through work integrated learning and professional placements to get real-world experience, as part of this course.
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 justice sector, criminal justice system, justice and inequality, professional communication, and justice research methods.
From year two you will then begin to specialise in your criminology and violence prevention major. You will learn about how technology may be used to perpetrate crime and respond to crime problems, how to explain and prevent crime, causes and prevention of youth crime, action and advocacy for child protection, domestic and family violence as well as understanding trauma in criminology.
You have the flexibility to then choose from a variety of different complementary study options including a second major or a mix of minor and unit options from other bachelor of justice topics or a university wide subject.
If you have a keen interest in learning about forensic criminology, you can choose to study the forensic investigations and criminology minor combined with additional complementary units of your choice.
As part of your final year studies you will also work on two capstone units; one core and one of your choice. In the core unit, First Nations (In) Justice, you will explore colonial history, the impact of crime and policing policy on First Nations people, and culturally safe ways to achieve justice with First Nations communities. With your second capstone unit you can choose to go on a professional justice work placement, embark on an international study tour, or to embed yourself in an Indigenous justice-focused organisation.
You will also complete QUT You units, an innovative new university-wide curriculum designed to prepare you for a rapidly changing future.
Double degrees
Graduate in 4 years with two bachelor degrees into one course of study. Specialising in two fields, a double degree allows you to gain broader skills, knowledge, and career flexibility.
Consider complementing your Bachelor of Justice (Criminology and Violence Prevention) with one of the following double degrees to enhance your career outcomes:
- Business: gain business knowledge and skills to shape policy and strategy across a range of industries
- Law: gain a deep knowledge of legal principles and how they intersect with policy-making and political processes, enabling you to craft well-informed and effective reforms
- Psychology: gain highly valued human behaviour skills to be equipped to design and implement policies and programs that address mental health, social justice, and community well-being to drive meaningful change in society.
As part of your practical experience, you may be required to undergo additional checks, including:
- working with children check (Blue Card)
- Queensland's disability worker screening
- police check (criminal history check).
Careers and outcomes
Graduates of the Bachelor of Justice (Criminology and Violence Prevention) degree have pursued successful careers in policing and crime investigation, corrective services, domestic violence support, advocacy and regulatory roles.
Possible careers
- Corrective services officer
- Criminologist
- Policy officer
- Probation and parole officer
- 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
- ATAR/selection rank threshold
- 70.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2025.
Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?
- Course code
- JS34
- QTAC code
- 417301
- CRICOS code
- 006117E
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- Online
- Kelvin Grove
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- Kelvin Grove
- 3 years full-time
- 6 years part-time
- 3 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
Year 12 early offer scheme
If you’re a current Queensland Year 12 student, you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12, before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2024
The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.
| Excluding adjustments | Including adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
93.65
|
Selection rank
95.65
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| Median ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
74.00
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Selection rank
76.10
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| Lowest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
62.85
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Selection rank
70.60
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You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
I completed secondary school in Australia
- ATAR/selection rank
- 70.00
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2026 fees
2026: CSP $17,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2026 fees
2026: $40,300 per year full-time (96 credit points)
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)
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.
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