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Study undergraduate online with Griffith University through Open Universities Australia. Explore all degrees, subjects and short courses now.

Griffith University’s Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, offered through Open Universities Australia, is a broad-based social science degree examining crime, the criminal justice system and related social issues. All the specialised knowledge and skills necessary for a career in the highly demanding criminal justice system are taught in this degree. This degree focuses on the causes of crime and society&#39;s response to crime. It will give you a well-rounded perspective on the various arms of the justice system and the relationships between them. You will graduate with a professional qualification in the field of Criminology and Criminal Justice.

Examine crime and its causes, society’s response and related social issues. Qualify for a career in the demanding criminal justice system in policing, corrections, security, regulatory law enforcement, crime prevention and customs

Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice

This double degree combines criminology and criminal justice practices in addressing crime and its causes, as well as in-demand business skills incorporating adaptivity, creativity, diversity and sustainable business practices. From first year onwards you&#39;ll be given practical skills to increase your employability through internships, mentoring, and workshops, and in your second and third years you&#39;ll choose a business major and narrow your focus into a key area of criminology and criminal justice, based on your interests and desired career. You&#39;ll develop valuable analytical skills, honing your ability to assess market trends, formulate effective business strategies, and navigate the complexities of the corporate world. At the same time, you&#39;ll learn about the current trends in crime in Australia and overseas. Academic and professional experts will explain proven ways that crime can be examined, prevented and reduced. You&#39;ll participate in courses that include the police, courts and criminal law, forensic psychology and homicide.  Both your business and criminology skills will be founded in principles to ensure you have a positive impact on communities and the environment, locally or globally, both for now and into the future.This degree is offered full-time and part-time at the Nathan/Mt Gravatt and Gold Coast campuses and online. You may choose to study courses on-campus, online or a combination of modes to suit your requirements. You may also choose to study courses at other campuses if or where the program structure allows.As a full-time student, you will generally attend 12-15 hours of scheduled classes per week throughout the trimester. As a part-time student, you will generally attend 6-8 hours of scheduled classes per week.Classes may be scheduled during the day and evening throughout the week.

Build strong business skills and a deep knowledge of the Australian criminal justice system. You’ll bring financial management and strategic planning skills to roles in criminology. Protect businesses. Stay ahead of cyber scams.

Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Want to know how to stop crime before it even happens? What motivates people to break the law and what deters them?This new double degree will combine the study of what makes criminals tick with an understanding of the justice system and policy making processes. With a better understanding of how policy is created and applied, plus an understanding of crime and criminal behavior, you will be equipped to influence the policy underpinning the justice system to ultimately deter crime rather than simply responding to criminal behavior.This degree will give you a better understanding of the causes and consequences of complex crime and criminal justice issues and just how it is currently dealt with by government at local, national and global levels. Could you make a difference?

Learn the workings of governments for broad career options in private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. Explore political structures and processes across the world. Think about the changing nature of crime. Compare economies and democracies.

Bachelor of Political Science and International Relations/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice

This double degree will prepare you for diverse career opportunities across technology and justice. Acquire sought-after skills that will enable you to develop and implement cyber security solutions targeting crime disruption and prevention. Learn how to identify and analyse emerging cyber threats, complete risk and vulnerability assessments, understand the fundamentals of programming and networking and simultaneously gain comprehensive knowledge of crime trends, criminal law, policing, investigation, forensic psychology and the drivers of crime and how it can be prevented. ﻿

Bachelor of Cyber Security/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice

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