Foundation Program (091322F) + Diploma of Criminology & Criminal Justice (082070G) + Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice (061466E)

The Foundation Program is designed for international students who have not yet completed their high school education to the Australian Year 12 standard, or equivalent. It provides a bridge between secondary school and undergraduate studies to prepare them for entry to and success in university level studies across a broad range of study areas.

The Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice program mirrors the first year of Griffith University’s Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, providing a solid grounding in criminology and criminal justice and the basic elements of the four disciplines on which it rests – law, political science, psychology and sociology. Students will benefit from the College’s close working relationship with the Queensland Police Service, providing them with guest lectures from active police officers and site visits.

With the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice , students will be a part of the leading school of criminology in Queensland. They will learn from internationally recognized experts and industry leaders who bring their authentic and compelling crime experiences to their study.

Graduates in their first year will learn about the current trends in crime in Australia and overseas. Academic and professional experts will explain proven ways that crime can be examined, prevented and reduced. They will participate in courses that include the police, courts and criminal law, forensic psychology and homicide.

Students in their second and third years, will narrow their focus into a key area of criminology and criminal justice based on their interests and desired career. They can choose from elective courses in policing, corrections, working with offenders and victims, counter-terrorism, or crime analysis and investigation.