Overview

• Build expert knowledge by studying this extended major in criminology and criminal justice. Have the freedom to complete additional criminology or criminal justice subjects and graduate with a broader scope of knowledge in your field of interest. 
• Learn about the criminological theories that explain why people commit crime, society’s current responses to crime, and the strategies in place for preventing it.
• Take advantage of the opportunity to explore a range of subjects that interest you, shaping your skill set in the area of criminology and criminal justice. Develop your knowledge and skills in specialist areas including research and investigation practices, forensic and criminal psychology, victimology, punishment, juvenile justice, crime and the media, and environment crime.
• Build a portfolio of skills by combining elective subjects with your criminology and criminal justice degree.

Further study

You can progress your study to further specialise with the Bachelor of Arts (Honours).

Career outcomes

• Apply your expert knowledge in the criminal justice system, child protection, strategic planning and development, security or the police force.  You could also work in community corrections, border security, policy development, juvenile justice or research. 
• This criminology and criminal justice extended major allows you to build the foundations to delve into further study or crime research.