12 monthsProgramme duration
45,792 AUDTuition Fee/year
3Scholarships
FebStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Criminology
Degree
Other
Study Level
Bachelor's
Study Mode
On Campus
Develop specialised knowledge and prepare yourself for a successful professional or academic career with an honours year in criminology.
During your honours year, you’ll delve into specialised areas within criminology, building on your existing foundation. This includes in-depth exploration of criminological theory and research methods.
Apply your critical thinking skills and expand on your communication, research, and problem-solving knowledge by undertaking a thesis or research project – the major component of your honours program and a skill highly valued by potential employers.
An honours year prepares you for a range of careers in rewarding roles such as an analyst, program design consultant, criminal profiling, policy advisor, academic or researcher – all of which require a strong foundation in research skills.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Criminology
Degree
Other
Study Level
Bachelor's
Study Mode
On Campus
Develop specialised knowledge and prepare yourself for a successful professional or academic career with an honours year in criminology.
During your honours year, you’ll delve into specialised areas within criminology, building on your existing foundation. This includes in-depth exploration of criminological theory and research methods.
Apply your critical thinking skills and expand on your communication, research, and problem-solving knowledge by undertaking a thesis or research project – the major component of your honours program and a skill highly valued by potential employers.
An honours year prepares you for a range of careers in rewarding roles such as an analyst, program design consultant, criminal profiling, policy advisor, academic or researcher – all of which require a strong foundation in research skills.
Admission Requirements
A completed UQ Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (or equivalent) with a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 in all Level 2 and Level 3 BCCJ Core Courses.
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
UQ International High Achievers Scholarship UQ - 20%
Value
20% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Jul 2027
UQ International Excellence Scholarship - 25%
Value
25% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Jul 2027
UQ English Language Scholarship (ELS) 20 weeks free
Value
100% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Aug 2027
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