Criminology degrees

When you study a criminology degree at UniSQ, you’ll be preparing yourself for a rewarding career in a multifaceted industry. You’ll develop work-ready skills by exploring subjects such as investigation practices, forensic and criminal psychology, victimology, punishment, juvenile justice, crime and the media, and environmental crime. Upon completion of your degree, you’ll emerge with an extensive portfolio of skills and knowledge to kick-start your career. You can also choose to undertake postgraduate studies to further academic and professional growth.

Studying criminology and criminal justice opens many avenues for future employment in areas, including:

• criminal justice
• child protection
• crime research
• strategic planning and development
• security
• police force
• community corrections
• border security
• policy development
• juvenile justice
• juvenile research

The flexible ways to study offered at UniSQ will allow you to fit your criminal justice studies in with your life commitments.

If you’re passionate about exploring and broadening your scope of knowledge in law and criminology, then an undergraduate criminology degree from UniSQ is the perfect way to get started.

• Associate Degree of Criminology and Criminal Justice: a two-year degree that blends theoretical knowledge with practical experience, preparing you for diverse careers through practical learning in areas like crime scene investigation, research design, and working with vulnerable populations.
• Bachelor of Arts - Criminology and Criminal Justice: our flexible three-year degree combines forensic and criminal psychology, victimology, and media analysis with practical insights into youth justice, crime prevention, and legal studies—preparing you for an impactful career.
• Bachelor of Arts - Criminology and Criminal Justice: 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.

Whether you’ve just completed Year 12 studies, haven’t studied in a while, or have a VET, TAFE or other relevant qualification, there are several pathway programs available to help you gain entry into a criminology degree at UniSQ.

Studying criminology at UniSQ will open-up many professional career opportunities after completing your degree. Throughout your studies, you’ll have access to industry-leading facilities, equipment and teaching staff, providing the ideal learning environment to nurture your passion. At UniSQ, we also understand the importance offering flexible study options, that’s why you have the option to study criminology online, attend full-time campus classes, or undertake a combination of both to create a study plan that suits you.