Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours)

Develop specialised knowledge and prepare yourself for a successful professional or academic career with an honours year in criminology.

During your honours year, you’ll delve into specialised areas within criminology, building on your existing foundation. This includes in-depth exploration of criminological theory and research methods.

Apply your critical thinking skills and expand on your communication, research, and problem-solving knowledge by undertaking a thesis or research project – the major component of your honours program and a skill highly valued by potential employers.

An honours year prepares you for a range of careers in rewarding roles such as an analyst, program design consultant, criminal profiling, policy advisor, academic or researcher – all of which require a strong foundation in research skills.

Undergraduate admissions

Study your first university degree, or find a new direction for a career change.

1. Choose your program: Find a program to match your interests, passions or career goals.
2. Review entry requirements: You need to meet all entry requirements to be considered for an offer.
3. Review admission schemes: Improve your chances of getting in through adjustments and other schemes.
4. Consider your pathway options: If you need help meeting entry requirements, there are pathways available.
5. Review fees and financial support: Understand your study costs and the financial help that's available.
6. Check credit eligibility: You may be eligible for credit for previous university, IB or other study.
7. Submit your application: How to complete and submit your application.
8. Respond to your offer: How you can respond if you receive an offer to study at UQ.
9. Get ready for UQ: Your next steps to get ready to study at UQ.