Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
232512
Law
Learn from experts as you explore the causes of crime and how society responds, drawing on psychology, law, sociology, politics, and social work.
Full time Part time
Course Fee
CSP/$16500 (1st year contribution)
Griffith University - Gold Coast
Start Date
Mar 2026
Jul 2026
Duration

3 years Full time or 6 years Part time

Offer Rounds
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Course outline

Study with Queensland’s No. 1 university for criminology*. In this degree, you’ll learn from internationally recognised experts and industry leaders who bring their authentic and compelling crime experiences to your study. Learn about current trends in crime and study topics like criminal law, homicide, First Nations justice, fraud and cybercrime, and domestic and family violence. In this degree you will explore the causes of crime and society’s response through the justice system, and develop a deep understanding of the perspectives of both victims and offenders. You will learn to analyse crime with a focus on social justice, including the roles of police, courts, corrections, and build the practical skills to devise effective strategies for examining, preventing, and reducing crime. During your study, you will engage in a wide variety of work-integrated learning experiences to help tackle issues faced by local communities. Our industry connections fuel our unique learning experiences, to give you practical insight into the workings of the criminal justice system, and the opportunity to work with agencies matched to your career aspirations. *2024 Shanghai Global Rankings of Academic Subjects. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at GU.

Griffith University

Note

Griffith offers a number of admission pathways to your preferred degree. If you don’t meet the minimum ATAR/selection rank for this degree, you may automatically be considered for a place in the Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice. This means you may receive an offer into the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice which is conditional on successful completion of the Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Griffith University. Upon successful completion of the Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice you will be transferred into the second year of the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice program. Visit Undergraduate Diplomas for more information.

Combined diploma/degrees

Refer to entry under Griffith University for D Criminology and Criminal Justice/B Criminology and Criminal Justice. Refer to entry under Griffith College for: D Criminology and Criminal Justice/B Criminology and Criminal Justice.

Fee notes

This is an indicative only amount for first year fees. For further information refer to griffith.edu.au/fees-charges

Prerequisites

Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.

Additional entry requirements

Griffith VET Guarantee and the Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee apply to this program. For more information visit Guaranteed Admission at GU.

Assumed knowledge

Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C).

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

87.90

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

93.90

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

70.05

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

76.05

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

55.30

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

63.30

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

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Number of students

<5*

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<5*

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N/P#

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0

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Number of students

21

Percentage of all students

60.0%

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All students

Number of students

35

Percentage of all students

100%

Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5
# N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

Career opportunities

Policing and security, intelligence, probation and parole, child protection, crime analysis, courts and justice services, crime prevention and regulatory agencies, law enforcement, working directly with offenders or victims in welfare and counselling roles, and in criminological research and policy roles.

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