Associate Degree of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Undergraduate | USQ-CCJ-ADG | 2024
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- 2 years full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 16
- Price from
- $32,646
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
- CSP available
- Yes
Associate Degree of Criminology and Criminal Justice
About this degree
At the completion of the Associate Degree of Criminology and Criminal Justice, students should be able to:
1. Productively transfer discipline-based competencies in criminology and criminal justice to further learning and professional contexts.
2. Critically evaluate multiple sources of evidence in developing their own individual viewpoint.
3. Clearly and coherently present ideas and logical arguments in a range of modes that are fit for purpose.
4. Act as responsible, ethical citizens based on respect for diversity of cultures and peoples, both locally and globally.
5. Apply relevant criminological theories to researching, planning and achieving effective solutions to complex criminological problems.
6. Participate both autonomously and collaboratively in informed debates, discussions and activities to produce new ideas, processes and artefacts.
Gain the knowledge to explore the nature and causes of crime, examine the function of the criminal justice system and develop skills for researching crime and crime-related issues. Learn about current crime intervention and prevention strategies through the criminal justice system and external agencies, and benefit from opportunities to engage with professionals working within the criminal justice sector and associated agencies. In preparation for your career, obtain industry experience and develop work-ready skills in areas such as crime scene investigation, research design, policy development, critical analysis, communications, and working with vulnerable populations.
Recommended study pattern
The Enrolment Pattern for this program will be updated soon. In the meantime please submit your contact details below for us to reach out and discuss the program further.Award requirements
Completion of 16 units as outlined in the Recommended Study Pattern section.As Australia’s #1 university for graduate starting salary (Good Universities Guide, 2022), University of Southern Queensland is the right place to make real progress. Regardless of your education history, your age or your aspirations, at UniSQ you’ll be inspired by quality learning experiences matched with top resources and research. Having delivered distance and online learning for over 40+ years, UniSQ supports you to learn at your own pace—exactly how it suits you.
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- 24
- Times Higher Education Ranking 2024:
- 24
How to apply
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Entry requirements
ATAR/Selection Rank + English Language Proficiency
- Exemptions/credit will be assessed based on the UniSQ Credit and Exemption Procedure. Claims for credit for previous study should be submitted prior to or at the time of enrolment. Each claim will be assessed on individual merit in line with UniSQ policy.
Career opportunities
Criminology and criminal justice graduates apply their specialist knowledge in a variety of industries and professions including the criminal justice system, child protection, crime research, strategic planning and development, policy development, security, research, government agencies, non-government organisations, and private enterprises.
Career outlook
- Customs Officers:
- $75K to $93K
- Detectives:
- $93K to $120K
- Intelligence and Policy Analysts:
- $93K to $120K
- Police:
- $93K to $120K
- Policy and Planning Managers:
- Over $120K
- Prison Officers:
- $93K to $120K