Bachelor of Arts (Criminology & Criminal Justice (Extended))

University of Southern Queensland

Australia, Toowoomba

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University of Southern Queensland

Australia , Toowoomba

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Online

Course Code

009258A

Campuses

Toowoomba

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines10-Feb-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 28,840 / year(s)

Next Intake 10-Feb-2026

Bachelor of Arts (Criminology & Criminal Justice (Extended))

About

Overview

Build expert knowledge by studying this extended major in criminology and criminal justice. Have the freedom to complete additional criminology or criminal justice subjects and graduate with a broader scope of knowledge in your field of interest.
Learn about the criminological theories that explain why people commit crime, society’s current responses to crime, and the strategies in place for preventing it.
Take advantage of the opportunity to explore a range of subjects that interest you, shaping your skill set in the area of criminology and criminal justice. Develop your knowledge and skills in specialist areas including research and investigation practices, forensic and criminal psychology, victimology, punishment, juvenile justice, crime and the media, and environment crime.
Build a portfolio of skills by combining elective subjects with your criminology and criminal justice degree.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

To study this degree we assume you have sound knowledge in:

English (Units 3 & 4, C)

We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12). Find out more about assumed knowledge.

English language requirements

You are required to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subscore. UniSQ also accepts other English language proficiency tests.

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study with our English language partner, the Union Institute of Language (UIL), or if you're a domestic student you can apply to study UniSQ Ready courses TPP0122 and TPP0123.

English Program Requirements

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Career

Career outcomes

Apply your expert knowledge in the criminal justice system, child protection, strategic planning and development, security or the police force. You could also work in community corrections, border security, policy development, juvenile justice or research.
This criminology and criminal justice extended major allows you to build the foundations to delve into further study or crime research.