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Bachelor of Justice and Criminology (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

Set yourself apart with an honours degree in justice and criminology. Conduct research and be mentored by experts who teach courses in the Melbourne CBD.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Course Code
BH060P16, 055811K
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$28,800 per year / $28,800 total

About this course

Are you ready to develop your skills in the justice and criminology sectors?

Building on the capabilities you acquired at undergraduate degree level, you'll design and develop a research project and complete a scholarly thesis as you undertake advanced coursework, which provides a firmer grounding in the field and in research methods.

You will:

  • Engage with the academic world of criminal justice by becoming part of a network of talented students providing fresh insights and information to the justice industry through deeper analysis.
  • Become familiar with a variety of criminal justice professional environments, enabling you to add value to organisations and improve practice. Employers value an honours degree as it demonstrates higher-order research, analysis and writing skills.
  • Enhance your sense of professional identity and widen your learning horizons through exposure to a greater range of professional and research practice.

Many honours students continue to develop an academic research career through further Master or PhD studies.

Study locations

Melbourne City

Career pathways

Graduates of this degree will work effectively as critical and reflective practitioners in a variety of professional environments within the public and criminal justice sectors, using a range of social perspectives and disciplines to advance principles of social justice.

You will be able to demonstrate sensitivity in working in culturally and linguistically diverse environments and lead debate within organisations on criminal justice policy, process and research issues.

Careers
  • policy analysts
  • research analysts
  • parliamentary liaison officers
  • social researchers
  • law clerks
  • investigators.

Credit for prior study or work

Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience. Find out if you might be eligible.