Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Are you passionate about understanding crime, supporting rehabilitation, improving justice outcomes and contributing to safer communities? Be among the first to study UniSQ's new Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, launching in 2027*.

What you’ll study

During your Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, you will study courses that address contemporary crime and justice issues including:

• Technology-facilitated and cybercrime - understand how digital technologies are transforming crime and criminal investigations.
• Serious interpersonal crime - examine the causes, impacts, and responses to offences such as violence and sexual offending.
• Alcohol, drugs and crime - explore the links between substance use, offending, and justice responses.
• Policing and society - investigate the evolving role of police in contemporary communities.
• Youth justice - examine the factors influencing youth offending and approaches to rehabilitation.
• Victimology - understand victim experiences and their role within the justice system.
• Crime, justice and the media - explore how traditional and digital media shape perceptions of crime and justice.
• Life course neurocriminology - learn how brain development, life experiences, and social factors influence criminal behaviour.

Looking to specialise?

Build expertise with a Corrections major that explores correctional practice and rehabilitation, case management and intervention strategies, custodial and community corrections, reintegration and desistance from crime, and contemporary criminal justice policy and practice.

Gain insight into crime and justice with a Criminology and Justice major that explores contemporary crime and criminal behaviour, technology-facilitated crime, policing and society, youth justice, victimology, crime and the media, and evidence-based approaches to crime prevention and justice policy.

Apply your learning to real-world crime and justice issues while developing the skills to analyse complex challenges and support evidence-based solutions.

Career outcomes

Whether you're interested in a career in policing, corrections, community justice, intelligence, policy, or crime prevention, you'll graduate with the critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and professional communication skills needed to make a meaningful impact in the criminal justice sector.