Bachelor of Justice (Policy, Politics and Social Reform)

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 policy, politics and social reform major.

You will dive deep into the dynamics of how governments wield power both in Australia and globally. Discover the rich history and operational intricacies of Australia's political institutions. Master the art of policy creation, ensuring fairness and strength in our institutions. Engage with critical issues (immigration, welfare, human rights, and criminal justice), and learn to drive meaningful reforms that prevent injustices.

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.

In your final year, you'll engage in two capstone units: one mandatory and one elective. The core unit, First Nations (In) Justice, delves into colonial history, examines the effects of crime and policing policies on First Nations people, and explores culturally safe approaches to achieving justice within these communities. For your second capstone unit, you have the option to undertake a professional justice work placement, participate in an international study tour with a focus on work-integrated learning, or immerse yourself in an Indigenous justice-focused organisation through a professional placement in the First Nations justice sector.

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 complimenting your Bachelor of Justice (Policy, Politics and Social Reform) 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

Past graduates have created social and justice policies for governments, contributed to the work of advocacy centres (e.g. women, youth and children's advocacy) or work in other popular career choices such as human rights and antidiscrimination areas.

With the Bachelor of Justice (Policy, Politics and Social Reform) degree you can pursue careers in policy advice and public service, youth justice policy, domestic violence policy, anti-discrimination advocacy, diplomacy, immigration, international policy and more.