Bachelor of Justice (Honours)

Overview

• A pathway to a research career
• Undertake advanced research training before completing a thesis
• Work with a supervisor to design, develop and implement a substantial research project in criminology, intelligence, policing or broader topic related to the criminal justice system
• Ideal for students looking to progress on to the Master of Justice (Research) or a PhD

QUT course code	JS40
Attendance	Part-time or Full-time
Course duration	1 year full-time 2 years part-time
Start month	2013 February
Delivery	On campus Gardens Point
Faculty	Faculty of Law
Course contact	Student Business Services (SBS) Admissions: Email: askqut@qut.edu.au Telephone: +61 7 3138 2000
CRICOS code	020313F
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Details

The Bachelor of Justice (Honours) develops your applied research skills to an advanced level in the fields of critical criminology, investigations and policing, and justice policy. The course provides you with the opportunity to use and develop your research skills, broaden your knowledge of a specific professional field, and extend your knowledge of the theories of justice.

Units

Course structure

The Bachelor of Justice (Honours) is a 96-credit-point course. Students complete four prescribed units (48 credit points) and a dissertation (48 credit points). The dissertation calls for students to design, develop and implement a substantial research project. Students pursue original lines of thought, formulate and test hypotheses, develop problem-solving strategies, make decisions and demonstrate high ethical standards, awareness of sociocultural and equity issues, and professional accountability. Students should contact the honours coordinator to discuss their thesis topic and possible academic supervisor.

Entry requirements

A Bachelor of Justice 3 year degree or equivalent, with a grade point average of at least 5 (on a 7-point scale). Applicants would normally have completed the JSB273 Crime Research Methods unit (or equivalent). Students wanting to do Honours are encouraged to do JSB976 Independent Study unit (or equivalent), offered in the Bachelor of Justice undergraduate program. However other qualifications, including work experience or involvement in research, may be deemed appropriate by the course coordinator.

Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

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Scholarships and financial support

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