Follow your interests

Through networking within the QUT justice community, I connected with mentors who told me about the Australian Federal Police and helped me with the application process. I now work within the Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce where I identify proceeds of crime and restrain assets purchased with those proceeds. Often the proceeds are from criminal activities such as drug importation, fraud and money laundering.

Felicity Frain

Gain a unique perspective

I really enjoyed the socio-legal perspective of the justice degree as it enabled me to critically think about the wider social implications of the law. The practical aspect of the course has also been really beneficial. This includes participating in the Vacation Research Experience Scheme, undertaking a professional placement with organisations like Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council, attending national conferences and undertaking international experiences.

Christjan Corias

Graduate with experience

'On one of my practical placements I explored the program delivery aspect of Queensland Corrective Services. I participated in and shadowed the programs for convicted sexual offenders and drug offenders reintegrating into society through more prosocial avenues. I gained employment with Queensland Corrective Services in the first semester of my final year of study, giving me eight months of experience before I graduated.'

Rejen Cabili-Hayes

Gain experience and connections

'As part of my justice course I completed a placement at the fraud integrity unit at Suncorp. I put the skills I had learnt during my course into a corporate environment and got to network and make meaningful connections. Doing this placement has given me a better understanding of financial crime and opened up a pathway to my current position.'

Keesha Martinuzzo
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Follow your interests

Through networking within the QUT justice community, I connected with mentors who told me about the Australian Federal Police and helped me with the application process. I now work within the Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce where I identify proceeds of crime and restrain assets purchased with those proceeds. Often the proceeds are from criminal activities such as drug importation, fraud and money laundering.

Felicity Frain

Gain a unique perspective

I really enjoyed the socio-legal perspective of the justice degree as it enabled me to critically think about the wider social implications of the law. The practical aspect of the course has also been really beneficial. This includes participating in the Vacation Research Experience Scheme, undertaking a professional placement with organisations like Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council, attending national conferences and undertaking international experiences.

Christjan Corias

Graduate with experience

'On one of my practical placements I explored the program delivery aspect of Queensland Corrective Services. I participated in and shadowed the programs for convicted sexual offenders and drug offenders reintegrating into society through more prosocial avenues. I gained employment with Queensland Corrective Services in the first semester of my final year of study, giving me eight months of experience before I graduated.'

Rejen Cabili-Hayes

Gain experience and connections

'As part of my justice course I completed a placement at the fraud integrity unit at Suncorp. I put the skills I had learnt during my course into a corporate environment and got to network and make meaningful connections. Doing this placement has given me a better understanding of financial crime and opened up a pathway to my current position.'

Keesha Martinuzzo

Double your opportunities

'I decided to pursue a double degree in law and justice, majoring in politics and policy, because I'm genuinely interested in understanding how laws operate, both in Australia and around the world. My studies excite me as they allow me to focus on critical issues like the environment and ensuring fairness for everyone. This double degree isn't just about acquiring facts; it's about my strong desire to leverage law and politics for positive change.'

Gianne Nicole Acosta, Philippines
Bachelor of Justice / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Electives to suit your interests

'The justice course allows students to choose elective study units based on their academic interests. I appreciated this flexibility as it enabled me to select units directly relevant to my current work in policing and the broader justice sector in my home country, the Solomon Islands. The course's curriculum aligned seamlessly with my career goals in the justice industry. Throughout the program, lecturers and course coordinators not only emphasised the practical relevance of the content but also highlighted potential job opportunities, offering a clear pathway to fulfilling careers within the justice sector.'

Jerry Morris, Solomon Islands
Bachelor of Justice student

A day in the life

Meet D’Arcy, who shares a day in her life as a double degree justice and psychology student at QUT.

'Immerse yourself in university life and engage with as many activities as you can so it makes your time at university worthwhile.'

D'Arcy Ertel

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Gain experience and connections

'As part of my justice course I completed a placement at the fraud integrity unit at Suncorp. I put the skills I had learnt during my course into a corporate environment and got to network and make meaningful connections. Doing this placement has given me a better understanding of financial crime and opened up a pathway to my current position.'

Keesha Martinuzzo

Highlights

  • Opens broad career opportunities in law enforcement, government and private sector intelligence, crime prevention agencies and in the social justice sector.   
  • Choice of two majors to specialise in: criminology and policing or policy and politics. 
  • Study fully online or on campus.
  • Work placements options to gain real justice industry connections.
  • Varied electives to suit your interests such as forensic criminology, gendered violence, organised crime or environmental justice and climate change.

Highlights

  • Opens broad career opportunities in law enforcement, government and private sector intelligence, crime prevention agencies and in the social justice sector.   
  • Choice of two majors to specialise in criminology and policing or policy and politics.  
  • Study full-time on campus.
  • Work placements options to gain real justice industry connections.
  • Varied electives to suit your interests such as forensic criminology, gendered violence, organised crime or environmental justice and climate change. 

Why choose this course?

This course is designed with the flexibility to suit your passion for justice by drawing upon a range of areas across criminology, policing, policy, governance, intelligence, sociology, law, psychology and ethics. 

This allows you to take your degree in the direction of your interest while building a wider perspective on the justice sector.   You will learn to solve challenges in new ways, and bring valuable new knowledge and ideas to employers. 

With two majors to choose from you can take the path of your choice across: 

  • Criminology and policing major – this major will set you up you to become a specialist in the field of criminal justice, criminology and police investigations. You’ll learn from experts in the field about how homicide, organised crime, forensics science and the penal and punishment system works.   
  • Policy and politics major – this major will empower you to make change to the legal and justice systems and to support and help the vulnerable. You will explore the most recent theory and practice of social justice, and understand topics like the power of people and protest. 

With a local and international focus this major is custom built to set you up for a career in national or international policy development, human rights, environmental awareness, diplomacy or health and support services.  

Both majors give you the opportunity to study abroad and complete work placements to gain invaluable learning and experience to increase employment opportunities. 

Learn more about studying justice at QUT.

Real-world learning

You’ll be part of up-to-date, real-world teachings that reflect what is happening right now in the world of politics, criminal justice and criminal investigation. This includes learning from world-class experts in the field as well as working hands-on with industry partners to help solve actual real-world problems. Recent partners include Bravehearts, Suncorp Fraud & Intelligence and Queensland Police Service.  

You will also receive employment advice, interviews skills, networking and guidance to develop your professional identify so you graduate job-ready.   

If you already have a career, this course can help you progress through the ranks and accelerate you through the criminal justice system. You’ll be able to bring new knowledge and ideas to your employer by understanding the bigger picture and bring unique points of view.

Visit the student and graduate blog to find out more about what it’s like to study justice and where a QUT degree can take you.

Explore this course

What to expect

In the first year you will study core units to explore a range of subjects that will help you make an informed decision about what to specialise in. Build a solid foundation and learn about the criminal justice system, forensic psychology, deviance and social justice, and justice research methods.  

You will then begin to specialise in your chosen major with the ability to select from a wide range of justice optional units such as Crimes of Violence, Sex and Crimes, Forensic Criminology, Border Security, Preventing Gendered Violence, Drugs and Crime, Organised Crime, Environmental Justice and Climate Change and many more. 

Later in your degree you have the opportunity to take on a work placement, embark on an international study tour, or embed yourself in an Indigenous justice-focused organisation. 

In the course you can expect lively but respectful and interesting discussions with other students who are enthusiastic about social justice issues. You’ll foster close connections and be mentored by experts and industry leaders that are committed to help shape your career in the direction of your passion.   

Flexible delivery

The Bachelor of Justice is offered on campus and externally, all the lectures are recorded and study materials available online so you can access resources at any time and fit study into your lifestyle.

Double degrees

Combine two bachelor degrees into a single course of study. A double degree allows you to specialise in two fields and pursue different interest areas, gaining a broader range of skills and knowledge, and giving you a competitive advantage and greater career flexibility. 

Consider the following double degrees with a Bachelor of Justice:

Careers and outcomes

Careers and outcomes

The Bachelor of Justice is a flexible degree that will open up extensive career opportunities across justice in society. 

Criminology and Policing majors open careers opportunities in areas of specialised policing and crime investigation, intelligence, corrective services, domestic violence law, forensic science or psychology. 

Policy and Politics majors open careers in policy making, not for profit work, social and health-based community services. 

Possible careers

  • Aid work manager
  • Community corrections officer
  • Community worker
  • Corrective services officer
  • Criminal investigator
  • Criminologist
  • Customs officer
  • Diplomat
  • Disability services worker
  • Family services officer
  • Fraud and compliance investigator
  • Information officer
  • Ministerial policy adviser
  • Police officer (federal/state)
  • Policy officer
  • Private investigator
  • Youth worker

Details and units

The Bachelor of Justice requires a total of 288 credit points made up of core, major, complementary studies and QUT You.

Justice core units: 7 x 12 credit point units = 84 cp

Study Area A: 8 x 12 credit point units = 96 cp
Select either Criminology and Policing or Policy and Politics major.

Complementary studies: 7 x 12 credit point units = 84 cp
Select a second major, minor and or elective units.

QUT You units: 4 x 6 credit point units = 24 cp

The Bachelor of Justice requires a total of 288 credit points made up of core, major, complementary studies and QUT You.

Justice core units: 7 x 12 credit point units = 84 cp

Study Area A: 8 x 12 credit point units = 96 cp
Select either Criminology and Policing or Policy and Politics major.

Complementary studies: 7 x 12 credit point units = 84 cp
Select a second major, minor and or elective units.

QUT You units: 4 x 6 credit point units = 24 cp

Requirements

ATAR/selection rank threshold
70.00

These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2025.

Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?

Find out other ways you can apply

Course code
JS34
QTAC code
417301
CRICOS code
006117E
Delivery
  • Online
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Kelvin Grove
Duration
3 years full-time
6 years part-time
Duration
3 years full-time
Entry
February and July
Entry
February and July
Deferment

You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.

Assumed knowledge

Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:

  • English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)

More about assumed knowledge

Year 12 early offer scheme 

If you’re a current Queensland Year 12 student, you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12, before receiving your ATAR or selection rank. 

Find out more about the QUT Year 12 Early Offer Scheme 

Offer guarantee

If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.

VET guarantee

If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.

Advanced standing

If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.

More about advanced standing

Deferment

You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.

More about deferring your offer

Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank

Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.

Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank

Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2024

The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.

Excluding adjustments Including adjustments
Highest ATAR/selection rank
to receive an offer
Selection rank 93.65
Selection rank 95.65
Median ATAR/selection rank
to receive an offer
Selection rank 74.00
Selection rank 76.10
Lowest ATAR/selection rank
to receive an offer
Selection rank 62.85
Selection rank 70.60

You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.

Other admission options

If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).

Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.

If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.

I completed secondary school in Australia

ATAR/selection rank
70.00
Offer guarantee

If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.

VET guarantee

If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.

Minimum English language requirements

Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.

Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.

If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.

We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.

English Test
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake
Overall 6.5
Listening 6
Reading 6
Writing 6
Speaking 6
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
Overall 176
Listening 169
Reading 169
Writing 169
Speaking 169
PTE Academic
Overall 58
Listening 50
Reading 50
Writing 50
Speaking 50
TOEFL iBT
Overall 79
Listening 16
Reading 16
Writing 21
Speaking 18
English Test Overall Listening Reading Writing Speaking
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake 6.5 6 6 6 6
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. 		176 169 169 169 169
PTE Academic 58 50 50 50 50
TOEFL iBT 79 16 16 21 18

We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.

When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.

Applying for this course

Applicants with recent secondary education

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Applicants with higher education study

Applicants with work and life experience

Find out more if you are an international applicant

Applying for this course

Applicants with recent secondary education

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Applicants with higher education study

Applicants with work and life experience

Find out more if you are an international applicant

Fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.

2026 fees

2026: Fee available from October

2026 fees

2026: Fee available from July

2025 fees

2025: CSP $17,000 per year full-time (96 credit points)

2025 fees

2025: $36,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Find out more about undergraduate course fees

HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees

You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.

Find out more about government loans

Scholarships

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

Browse all scholarships

QUT Excellence Scholarship (Academic)

QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding academic achievement.

Scholarship eligibility
Academic performance

Equity scholarships scheme

A scholarship for low-income students studying in any faculty.

Scholarship eligibility
Struggling financially

QUT Elite Sport Scholarship

QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding sporting achievement.

Scholarship eligibility
Sporting excellence
Applications
Open Sunday 28 July 2024
Close Monday 13 January 2025

International Merit Scholarship

A high achievement scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Scholarship eligibility
Academic performance

Dr Cherrell Hirst AO Learning Potential Fund Scholarship

A Learning Potential Fund Scholarship offered via the Equity Scholarships Scheme.

Scholarship eligibility
Struggling financially; Women

QUT Real World International Scholarship

A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.

Scholarship eligibility
Academic performance

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