Criminology and Criminal Justice Griffith University

Overview

This  Criminology and Criminal Justice programme from Griffith University  is designed for current and aspiring professionals, and will equip you with advanced knowledge of crime, justice systems and evidence-based reform.

Deepen your understanding of how crime is defined, measured and prevented. Core courses in applied criminology theory, research and evaluation methods give you the tools to design rigorous studies, assess programmes and translate evidence into effective policy and practice. You'll learn to critically examine the relationship between research, politics and public debate, to give you the confidence to contribute to reform discussions with informed opinions.

Career

Whether you aim to progress within law enforcement, corrections, defence, community services or the private sector, this degree readies you for career advancement across the criminal justice sector and related fields.

Career pathways include:

• policy analyst or senior adviser

• intelligence or crime analyst

• corrections or rehabilitation programme manager

• forensic or mental health services coordinator

• cybercrime or fraud prevention specialist

• research consultant.