Master of Justice

Graduates of this course will be equipped to analyse research, data, and evidence in justice contexts, design inclusive approaches for diverse stakeholders, and evaluate complex justice issues to inform evidence-based responses. You will develop strong communication skills to convey critical information professionally and strategically while considering the impact of ethics, intersectionality, and social contexts. Additionally, you will be prepared to conduct independent, ethical research to inform justice practices, policy development, and community engagement.

Skills and tools in this course:

1. Develop your abilities in critical thinking.
2. Increase your understanding of how to manage complex and sensitive projects.
3. Conduct independent research.
4. Grow specialist knowledge in your subject area.
5. Enhance your skills in writing and critical analysis.

Prepare to excel in fields responding to critical justice issues with a Master of Justice at QUT Online. Students have the option to major in Policy and Governance, Investigations and Intelligence, Domestic Violence Responses, or Prevention and Responses to Sexual Violence.

This course is designed to ensure graduates meet the selection criteria for roles in government, community and/or private sector organisations. Aimed at professionals aspiring to senior positions, this course cultivates the ability to work independently and manage complex and sensitive projects.

Upon completing this course, you may be eligible to apply for entry to a PhD or Master of Philosophy.

Recommended study pattern

Students must complete a total of 144 credits comprised of:

• Core units – 36 credit points
• Major – 48 credit points
• Complementary studies – 60 credit points (comprised of 24 credit points of Justice unit options; PLUS an additional 36 credit points of Justice units or of university-wide unit options (see below).

Core units

• Research Methods
• Capstone Project 1
• Capstone Project 2

Domestic Violence Responses Major

• Dynamics of Domestic Violence
• Children and Family Violence
• Reducing Lethal Risk
• Working with Domestic Violence Victim-Survivors

Investigations and Intelligence Major

• Managing Complex and Sensitive Investigations
• The Power of Intelligence
• Integrity Driven Investigations
• Informed Decision-Making

Policy and Governance Major

• Policy, Governance and Justice
• Justice Institutions
• Public Sector Research
• Critical Policy Skills Capstone

Prevention and Responses to Sexual Violence Major

• Preventing Sexual Violence
• Responding to Sexual Violence
• Working in the Sexual Violence Sector
• Sexual Violence in Diverse Communities and Contexts

Complementary Studies

60 credit points (comprised of 24 credit points of Justice unit options as outlined above; PLUS an additional 36 credit points of Justice units (see above) OR of university-wide unit options (see below).

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education and Policy Since 1788
• Personal Journeys in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
• Introduction to Data Science
• Healthcare Law and Ethics
• Managing Projects as an Integrated System
• Population Health
• Health System Challenges and Opportunities
• Project Management Principles

Award requirements

To qualify for the award of the Master of Justice, students must complete a total of 144 points.

Open Universities Australia is a not-for-profit organisation. You will not pay any fees for using our services.

Indicative total fee $43,350

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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1.5-year program

• A completed recognised bachelor degree (Level 7) or higher qualification in a cognate discipline*; or
• A completed recognised bachelor degree (Level 7) in any other discipline and 1 year full-time (or equivalent) relevant professional experience in the public sector and/or justice professions.

*Policy, politics, social science, humanities, sociology, psychology, gender studies, criminology, police studies, anthropology, philosophy, security studies, public health, social work, law, intelligence, investigations, health, information technology, business, and education.

1-year program**

• A completed recognised bachelor honours degree (Level 8) in a cognate discipline; or
• A completed recognised bachelor honours degree (Level 8) or higher in any discipline and 1 year full-time (or equivalent) relevant experience in the public sector and/or justice professions; or
• A completed recognised bachelor degree in a cognate discipline** and 2 years full-time time (or equivalent) relevant experience in the public sector and/or justice professions; or
• Completion of QUT Graduate Certificate in Domestic Violence Responses (JQ12) *With 48 credit points of advanced standing; or
• Completion of QUT Graduate Certificate in Policy and Governance (JQ23) *With 48 credit points of advanced standing; or
• Completion of QUT Graduate Certificate in Investigations and Intelligence (JQ20) *With 48 credit points of advanced standing; or
• Completion of QUT Graduate Certificate in Prevention and Responses to Sexual Violence (JQ25) *With 48 credit points of advanced standing

**Policy, politics, social science, humanities, sociology, psychology, gender studies, criminology, police studies, anthropology, philosophy, security studies, public health, social work, law, intelligence, investigations, health, information technology, business, education.

6-month program***

***With 96 credit points of advanced standing

• Completion of the QUT Graduate Diploma in Responses to Gendered Violence (JQ35).