Prerequisites: Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3&4, C)
English Requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
English test results must be no more than two years old.
Understanding human behaviour and what makes people tick is a crucial skill in the world of criminology and justice. With this double degree, you'll be prepared for a range of crime-related career opportunities with a focus on the psychological side of criminology. You'll also learn about the trends in crime control, along with new tactics and techniques for solving crime.
Industry and expert connections
At Griffith, criminology has always had a strong industry connection and a high level of cooperation from police agencies and other crime-related bodies. This double degree continues the tradition with a multitude of opportunities to meet with and hear from industry experts. In your final year, you'll have the option to complete a professional practice placement one day a week in a justice-related workplace.
Graduate outcomes
Combining criminology with psychological science will give you the skills and understanding needed to deal with the human behaviour of crime. You'll find work in probation and parole, community corrections, family services, counselling, child protection, program and policy development, research and administration. There are also opportunities for crime trend analysis and the role of psychology in crime prevention.
Flexibility
Tailor your timetable - Even if you study full-time on-campus, you may still be able to customise your degree to suit your needs. From a range of tutorial times to online access to lectures and other course material, we're here to help you fit study in with your work and life commitments.
Global mobility
Students in this degree may be able to participate in an overseas program specifically designed to fit the degree's teaching objectives such as 3023CCJ Thailand Study Tour: Sex, Drugs, Violence and Imprisonment.
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Year 1
You must complete the following courses:
Introduction to Psychology 1 - 1001PSY
Interpersonal Skills - 1008PSY
Social Problems - Inequality and (In)justice - 1008CCJ
Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice - 1013CCJ (must be completed in first trimester of study)
Introduction to Psychology 2 - 1002PSY
Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology - 1003PSY
Law Government and Criminal Justice - 1003CCJ
First Year Listed CCJ Elective
First Year Listed Electives
You must select 10 credit points from the following courses:
Homicide - 1014CCJ
Introduction to Forensic Psychology - 1010CCJ
Criminal Justice in Action: Victims and Justice - 1015CCJ
Criminology in Action: Myths about crime and justice - 1016CCJ
Developing Professionally 1 - 1002CCJ
Doing Criminology - 1009CCJ
Year 2
You must complete the following courses:
Experimental Design and Analysis - 2000PSY
Police, Courts and Criminal Law - 1012CCJ
Sociology of Crime - 2007CCJ
Psychology in Professional Contexts - 1011PSY
Cognitive Psychology - 2006PSY
Psychology of Crime - 2000CCJ
Social and Cultural Psychology - 2008PSY
Counselling Skills - 1018PSY
Year 3
You must complete the following courses:
Developmental Psychology - 2015PSY
Survey Design and Analysis - 3003PSY
Big Ideas in Crime and Justice 1 - 3036CCJ
Big Ideas in Crime and Justice 2 - 3037CCJ
Listed CCJ electives
Group Facilitation and Coaching Skills - 2018PSY
Year 4
You must complete the following courses:
Psychology and the Justice System - 3013CCJ
Biological Psychology - 2007PSY
Behaviour Change Skills - 3018PSY
Listed CCJ electives
Free-choice electives
Abnormal Psychology - 3009PSY
Psychological Assessment of Individual Differences - 3006PSY
Third and Fourth Year Electives
You must select 40 credit points from the following courses:
Statistics for Social Research - 2009CCJ
Developing Professionally 2 - 2001CCJ
Understanding Prevention - 2005CCJ
Qualitative Methods for Social Research - 2006CCJ
Introduction to Policing - 2002CCJ
Introduction to Corrections - 2003CCJ
Counter-Terrorism Law - 2020CCJ
Gender, Crime and Justice - 2015CCJ
Big Ideas in Crime and Justice 1 - 3036CCJ
Big Ideas in Crime and Justice 2 - 3037CCJ
Crime Analysis and Investigation - 3001CCJ
Rehabilitating Offenders - 3003CCJ
Fraud and Cybercrime - 3026CCJ
First Nations and Justice - 3031CCJ
Evidence-Led Policing in Diverse Communities - 3032CCJ
Understanding Domestic and Family Violence - 3034CCJ
Pathways to Crime: Youth, Antisocial Behaviour and Offending - 3035CCJ
Free-choice electives
You may select free-choice electives from the list below or any Undergraduate free-choice elective/s offered across the University provided prerequisites are met. If you require guidance please liaise with your Program Director.
Note: You must not exceed 120 credit points of level 1 courses for your entire program
Introduction to Programming - 1001ICT
Applied Psychology - 1021PSY
Professional Practice in Information Technology - 1004ICT
Introduction to Politics - 1101GIR
Introduction to Social Science - 1710LHS
Global Business - 2030IBA
The Purpose of Business - 1004GBS
Understanding the Social World - 1007LHS
Quantitative Reasoning - 1015SCG
Globalisation, the Asia-Pacific and Australia - 1003GIR
Positive Psychology - 1010PSY
Introduction to Social Theory - 1014HSV
Numerical and Computing Skills - 1105ENG
Approaches to Human Security - 1213LHS
Foundations of Academic Writing - 1019LHS (Online only)
Foundations of Research and Analysis - 1905LHS
Australian Politics and Government - 2002GIR
Workplace Psychology - 2004PSY
Global Security - 2020GIR
Career Psychology and Counselling - 2020PSY
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems - 2107ENV
Popular Music, Culture and Identity - 3056LHS (offered Online)
Sociology of Identity - 2143LHS
Language, Technology and Social Media - 2203LHS (offered Online) (not offered from 2022)
Public Writing and Professional Practice - 2512LHS (offered in odd years)
Structures of (in)security - 2718LHS
Governments, Markets and Communities - 2005GIR
First Peoples and Social Justice - 2032HSV
Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship - 2043IBA
Epidemiology - 2220MED
Health Psychology - 2010PSY
Sociology of Youth - 2026LHS
Ecology - 2051ENV
A History of Terrorism and Political Violence - 2055LHS
Introduction to Mathematical Modelling - 2204NSC
Needs Assessment, Program Planning and Evaluation - 2218MED
Media, Politics and Public Opinion - 2509LHS (offered in even years)
Conflict and Forced Displacement - 2715LHS
Crime, Business and Politics in Asia - 3017IBA
Terrorism, Counter-terrorism, and Globalisation - 3018GIR
Self-Marketing - 3029MKT
Child and Youth Mental Health - 3936NRS
Adult Development and Ageing - 3012PSY
Power and Policy Making - 3013GIR
The Politics of Identity: Religion, Culture and Globalisation - 3016GIR
War, Peace and Security: Humanity and History - 3145LHS
Psychological Perspectives on Cultural Diversity - 3033PSY
Essential Skills for the New Health Professional - 3025MSC
Key employment sectors*
Public Administration and Safety
Policing and security
Intelligence
Probation and parole
Government agencies
Health Care and Social Assistance
Child protection
Mental health services
Social services
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
Criminology research organisations
Potential job outcomes
Intelligence analyst
Research analyst
Project officer
Criminal investigator
Child Safety Officer
Case Manager for Probation and Parole
Provisional Psychologist - Prisons
OSHC: 609 ($) AUD per year
