Program Overview
The Criminology and Criminal Justice at Griffith University is a Master programme in Humanities over 18 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Criminology and Criminal Justice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 27,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 21,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Criminology and Criminal Justice programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Criminological Theories
- Quantitative Skills for Criminologists
- Qualitative Skills for Criminologists
- Planned Change in Criminal Justice
- Research and Evaluation Methods
- Justice and Crime
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the\xc2\xa0Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice, a student must:
- hold a three-year bachelor degree in a related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum\xc2\xa0GPA\xc2\xa0of 4.0 (on a 7-point scale)
- OR hold a Bachelor Honours degree in a related discipline or a Graduate Certificate of Criminology and Criminal Justice with a minimum\xc2\xa0GPA\xc2\xa0of 4.0 - these students will receive 40 credit points of advanced standing.
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to these programs are described\xc2\xa0below.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 27,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 21,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 27,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 21,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Griffith University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Griffith University
Griffith University
Brisbane, Australia
Griffith University is a public research university in South East Queensland on the east coast of Australia. The university was founded in 1971, but was not officially opened until 1975. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-01-18
- Start Date 2018-02-27
- Language English
- Duration 18 months