Overview

You'll be prepared to think critically, act ethically and make an impact on the justice system with this Laws (Honours) - Criminology and Criminal Justice programme from Griffith University.

You'll gain a deep understanding of how laws are created, interpreted and enforced while exploring what drives criminal behaviour and how crime can be prevented. With a strong focus on practical learning, you'll build the knowledge and experience to advocate for fairness, influence policy and drive meaningful change in your community.

Career

With qualifications in both law and criminology, you'll be ready for careers in:

legal practice (solicitor or barrister)

criminal or civil law

criminology and crime prevention

policy and law reform

human rights advocacy

intelligence and investigations

law enforcement and corrections

youth justice or community services.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Developing Professionally

Global Law

Contracts

Victims and Justice

Mental Health, Psychology and the Criminal Justice System

Crime

Torts

Social Problems - (In)Equality and (In)Justice

Advanced Criminological Theories

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-22 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-09 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

400 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gold Coast, Australia
Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

Public Law Criminology Criminal Justice View 106 other Bachelors in Criminology in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Cricos code - 113694C

International students who successfully complete the Direct Entry Programme (DEP) will satisfy the English Language requirements for this Griffith degree.

The Direct Entry Programme (DEP) is not available for Domestic students.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

38499 AUD / year

≈ 38499 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

17200 AUD / year

≈ 17200 AUD / year

Living costs

Gold Coast

Australia

1313 - 2310 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Gold Coast

Funding

Scholarships Information

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