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My Bachelor of Justice was phenomenal and gave me an understanding of the breadth of issues impacting how society is structured. It made it easy to pick things I was passionate about and shape my career around improving the circumstances of others. As a Rhodes Scholar, I studied politics and policy at the University of Oxford and I now work on economic policy at the National Indigenous Australians Agency.
Real graduate
‘In my honours year I researched cyber-bullying motivations focusing on young Australians aged 13 to 18 years old. This is a growing and important issue and I hope that my research can provide better understanding, and lead to more effective prevention strategies. This experience has been challenging but also very rewarding and I am now continuing with research at QUT.’
Opportunities through honours
My Bachelor of Justice was phenomenal and gave me an understanding of the breadth of issues impacting how society is structured. It made it easy to pick things I was passionate about and shape my career around improving the circumstances of others. As a Rhodes Scholar, I studied politics and policy at the University of Oxford and I now work on economic policy at the National Indigenous Australians Agency.
Real graduate
‘In my honours year I researched cyber-bullying motivations focusing on young Australians aged 13 to 18 years old. This is a growing and important issue and I hope that my research can provide better understanding, and lead to more effective prevention strategies. This experience has been challenging but also very rewarding and I am now continuing with research at QUT.’
Highlights
- A pathway to a research career
- On completion of the Bachelor of Justice course or a double degree, this honours program is available to high-achieving students
- 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 to a PhD
Highlights
- A pathway to a research career
- On completion of the Bachelor of Justice course or a double degree, this honours program is available to high-achieving students
- 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 to a PhD
Why choose this course?
An honours degree identifies you as a future innovator and leader in your field. 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.
Explore this course
In this course you will undertake units in key theories and concepts in criminology, advanced research skills and honours research methods before completing your substantial research project with the support of an academic supervisor. Your project will culminate in a thesis and gives you the opportunity to pursue original lines of thought, formulate and test hypotheses, develop problem solving strategies, make decisions and demonstrate high ethical standards, pursue awareness of sociocultural and equity issues, and develop professional accountability. Honours provides you with advanced analytical skills, leading to opportunities for higher degree studies and giving you an edge in your professional life.
Honours students have investigated important and absorbing topics such as:
• impairment of the mind and the right to give sexual consent
• news coverage of domestic violence homicide
• politicisation of the genocide label
• murder by falling—analysis of staged fatal falls
• gendered representation of male and female terrorists in Australian media
• ‘African’ women on ‘mail-order bride’ websites
• cyberbullying and young Australians.
You will work alongside dedicated and passionate researchers in a vibrant research environment. To find out more about our areas of research strength, visit our Research page and the Crime, Justice and Social Democracy Research Centre home page.
Possible careers
- Community Corrections Officer
- Community Worker
- Corrective Services Officer
- Criminologist
- Customs Officer
- Diplomat
- Government Officer
- Investigator
- Police Officer (Australian Federal)
- Police Officer (State)
- Policy Officer
- Project Manager
- Public Servant
- Rehabilitation Professionals
- Youth Worker
The Bachelor of Justice (Honours) is a 96 credit point course. Students complete 3 coursework units to the value of 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.
Course structure
The Bachelor of Justice (Honours) is a 96 credit point course. Students complete 3 coursework units to the value of 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.
- Course code
- JS40
- CRICOS code
- 020313F
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- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 1 years full-time
- 2 years part-time
- 1 years full-time
- February and July
- February
Entry requirements
Completion of QUT's Bachelor of Justice (or equivalent) recognised degree with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 (on QUT's 7-point scale). The bachelor degree must have been completed within the last two years; plus:
- Suitable honours topic
- Proposed honours supervisor
If you do not meet the grade point average requirement but you have:
- Excelled in the final semesters of your degree; or
- Completed a double degree and excelled in the justice (or equivalent) part of your double degree
you are encouraged to apply.
Places are subject to supervisor availability, infrastructure, and other required resources.
Application dates
Applications will open in October.
Minimum academic requirements
Completion of QUT's Bachelor of Justice (or equivalent) recognised degree with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 (on QUT's 7-point scale). The bachelor degree must have been completed within the last two years; plus
- Suitable honours topic
- Proposed honours supervisor
Places are subject to supervisor availability, infrastructure, and other required resources.
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, South Africa, 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.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pearson PTE (Academic)
Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement date. |
58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
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Cambridge English Score
Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement. You must provide your Candidate ID and Candidate Secret Number, these are printed on your Cambridge English Confirmation of Entry. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
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IELTS Academic
Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement date. |
6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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TOEFL iBT
Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement date. |
79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
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.
Haven't completed an English language test? We can help!
If you have not completed an English language test, you can sit the IELTS test at our IELTS test centre
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2022 fees
2022: CSP $14,700 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2022 fees
2021 fees
2021: CSP $14,500 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2021 fees
2021: $31,600 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.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.