Justice majors

When you study a Bachelor of Justice you have three majors to choose from.

Criminology and violence prevention

Explore the criminal justice system with a focus on violence prevention and community safety. You'll gain insights from leading experts into trauma informed practice, child protection, youth crime and research methods.

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Investigations and intelligence

This major will explore how to use intelligence to conduct ethical and culturally competent investigations. Students will gain an understanding of intelligence systems, the intelligence process and how to navigate working with multiple stakeholders.

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Policy, politics and social reform

Be empowered drive social change by shaping policies that address injustice. It focuses on supporting vulnerable and marginalised communities through political and policy-based solutions.

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Bachelor of Justice

Make a difference to society with careers outcomes including criminology, violence prevention, advocacy, government (state and federal), law enforcement and policing, intelligence or security fields and more.

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Double degrees

A double degree can help you develop a portfolio of skills and capabilities so you will be flexible, prepared for change, and able to maximise your career opportunities. Popular options include studying justice with psychology or law.

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Real skills. Real connections.

Connected to industry

Our courses are designed in consultation with industry to have a strong foundation in the current legal landscape.

Workplace experience

Make valuable connections, skills, and experience while connecting your course to career with professional practice.

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Learn from the industry best

Learn from award-winning experts who are constantly innovating and are at the cutting edge of justice research. Many units also involve industry guest lectures.

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Making a change: Jessy’s journey to advocacy

Making a change: Jessy’s journey to advocacy

Justice graduate, Jessy, used her QUT degree to launch a career in child safety advocacy, applying real-world skills in policy and engagement to make an immediate impact at the Queensland Family and Child Commission.

A justice student's journey to Child Safety Officer

A justice student's journey to Child Safety Officer

Learn how Zainah discovered her passion for social justice through START QUT, leading to a fulfilling career supporting young people as a Child Safety Officer. Her studies and placements helped shape her path.

A justice graduate's journey to fraud intelligence and fighting organised crime

A justice graduate's journey to fraud intelligence and fighting organised crime

Justice graduate, Harrison, leads fraud intelligence efforts, tackling organised crime with data-driven strategies and briefing national industry leaders - all sparked by a passion for understanding crime systemically.

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