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Undergraduate GRF-CCJ-DEG-2024
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Qualified criminology practitioners are in demand nationally
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
Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Study method
100% online
Price
From
$46,500
Total subjects
24
Assessments
100% online
CSP Available
Yes
Credit available
Yes
Applications Close
- 11 Feb 24
- 12 May 24
- 11 Aug 24
- 10 Nov 24
With a network of campuses spanning three cities in South East Queensland, Griffith University is committed to progressive multidisciplinary teaching and research and a valuable online provider with Open Universities Australia. Already attracting students from over one hundred countries, Griffith's dedication to academic excellence is available across Australia through OUA.
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QS Ranking 2024
18
Times Higher Education Ranking 2024
20
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Degree structure
Core subjects
Major subjects
Elective subjects
Degree
Degree details
What you'll learn
Graduates of the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice will have a broad and coherent body of knowledge in the fields of criminology and criminal justice, including an in-depth understanding of various theoretical frameworks underpinning the study of criminal behaviour, victimisation and criminal justice responses to crime and crime prevention.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice will have:
- cognitive skills to engage in critical reflection on a broad range of theoretical concepts, synthesise knowledge from a broad range of disciplinary areas, apply knowledge to solve a range of criminal justice problems
- cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate an understanding of ongoing theoretical debates in criminology and criminal justice, to synthesise and analyse information and data from a range of criminal justice sources
- cognitive and creative skills needed to engage in independent analysis of disciplinary data to solve identified problems in criminal justice related areas
- communication skills needed to effectively disseminate knowledge in a clear and articulate fashion.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills:
- with initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in criminal justice settings and academic contexts
- to apply knowledge and skills in a variety of professional and academic contexts
- to take responsibility and accountability for one’s own continued learning and professional development in collaboration with other professionals in a diverse range of professional contexts.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice is a professional qualification. It equips students with the knowledge and skills required to gain employment in the criminal justice system.
Graduates of this degree will have the skills and knowledge required for employment in criminal justice areas such as policing, corrections, justice, security, regulatory law enforcement, crime prevention and customs in both private enterprise and government departments.
Entry requirements
Higher education via OUA
- At least 2 OUA undergraduate subjects or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.0, completed in the last 12 months at the time of application for admission
Secondary education
An OP of 15, a Rank of 68 or an ATAR Score of 63.15*
*These scores/rankings apply to this program for 2020. Until this information is updated in 2021, applications will continue to be assessed using the requirements listed above as a guide.
Work and Life
More in-depth information regarding Griffith entry requirements can be found at the below website: https://www.qtac.edu.au/courses-institutions/minimum-selection-thresholds
Credit for previous study or work
Students may be able to receive credit for previous studies conducted at other institutions. Please contact the Griffith (OUA) Services at Griffith prior to registering in any subjects through Open Universities Australia.
A prospective student who has previously completed or partially completed a degree, may be eligible for a CSP and may also be eligible for credit transfer. For more information, please visit the following web page here.
Description
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'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.
Degree structure details
Recommended Study Pattern
Students are recommended to follow this study pattern:
- Start with CCJ113 Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice then complete the rest of the Level 1 core subjects
- Complete Level 2 core subjects, CCJ Major & Electives
- Complete Level 3 core subjects, CCJ Major & Electives
Award Requirements
The degree will normally be of three years duration for full-time students. Prior to 2016 part-time students may take up to 10 years to accumulate subjects towards the degree. However, students commencing from 2016 will have 8 years to accumulate subjects towards the degree.
To obtain this degree, students must complete 24 subjects and meet the following criteria:
- At least eight subjects must be Griffith University subjects, studied at second or third year level
- Completion of eight subjects at first year level in Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Completion of five level 2 and 3 Criminology and Criminal Justice subjects
- Completion of eight subjects from the Criminal Justice Major
- At least six subjects in the degree must be at third-year level
- Completion of three elective subjects
- Students must not study more than 10 subjects at first year level
Choose your subjects
Electives
There are three elective subjects in this degree. These subjects can be studied at any level and are free-choice subjects. Students can study additional Criminology and Criminal Justice subjects if they wish.
Please note: Although these electives can be studied at any level, no more than 2 of your electives can be taken at the first year level.
Registering in this degree
Students who have completed more than 2 OUA subjects (GPA 4.0+) and are planning on completing the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice are strongly encouraged to enrol into a Commonwealth Supported Place if they are eligible.
Part of this process will involve registering your study plan with Griffith University, which will help to ensure that you are studying the required subjects. Once enroled in a CSP, the normal fee for registering your study plan with Griffith is waived. Additionally, there are several benefits for students enroled in the course, including the ability to join the Criminology Student Society (CSS) and participate in events, eligibility for the Criminology Undergraduate Research Internship Program (CURIP) and access for high achieving students to the Academic Excellence Society (ACES).
Students who are ineligible for CSP can register with Griffith University for this award by completing a registration https://app.secure.griffith.edu.au/griffithpay/Griffith-OUA-Study-Plan.html for a study plan by paying the required fee. The non-refundable $150 registration fee is payable when the registration is submitted.
Transition arrangements
2024 Changes:
The following Subjects will be offered from 2024:
- CCJ102 Developing Professionally 1
- CCJ201 Developing Professionally 2
- CCJ205 Understanding Prevention
- CCJ334 Understanding Domestic and Family Violence
They will replace the following, which will no longer be offered in 2024:
- CCJ101 Criminology Skills
- CCJ217 Forensic Science & Criminal Justice
- CCJ218 White Collar Crime
- CCJ307 Developing Professionally
- CCJ318 Crime Analysis and Investigation
Students that have completed the above subjects will have them counted towards the completion of their degrees.
Students that have completed CCJ101, as part of their program structure, do not need to complete CCJ102, however if they wish to take this subject it can be added as a free choice elective.
Students that have completed CCJ307 Developing Professionally, cannot complete CCJ201 Developing Professionally 2 as these courses are equivalent.
For program advice contact oua.programsupport@griffith.edu.au
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Open access
This degree offers Open access entry, exclusive to Open Universities Australia.
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Enrol into and complete the required Open access subjects to earn entry in this degree. Most subjects have no entry requirements, are fully government funded (if you’re eligible) and may be credited when you start the degree.
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