Griffith University's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice is one of the largest and fastest growing communities of criminology and criminal justice scholars in the world. In this specialised degree, you will learn about the causes of crime and society's response through the justice system to address them. Criminology draws on insights from many fields of study, including psychology, law, sociology, politics and social work. In your first year, you will gain a broad understanding of these areas. You will also learn about trends in crime in Australia and overseas, studying courses about police, courts and criminal law, forensic psychology and homicide, and you will hear from academic and professional experts about how crime can be prevented and reduced. In your second and third years, you will have the flexibility to specialise with elective courses in areas such as policing, working with offenders and victims, youth justice, and crime analysis and prevention. You can also choose some non-criminology electives, for example in languages, journalism and international relations. This degree also offers opportunities to study abroad and receive credit for your degree. In your final year, you will have the option to complete a professional placement and gain practical justice-related experience. Our professional practice course gives you an insight into the criminal justice profession through working in an agency matched to your interests. Industry partners include agencies in policing, communities, health, justice, security and corrections. You will develop real skills and experience working on real projects. As an international student, you will receive dedicated support from your arrival in Australia through to your departure after graduation. You will be introduced to Griffith through an orientation program, and receive ongoing social, personal and academic support throughout your degree. My career opportunities With a degree in criminology and criminal justice you will be equipped to find career opportunities in areas such as policing and security, intelligence, probation and parole, child protection, crime analysis, courts and justice services, crime prevention regulatory agencies and many other government departments and private enterprises. You could work in law enforcement directly with offenders in welfare and counselling roles, or in research and policy. In addition to knowledge and skills directly related to your program of study, you will also develop a range of other skills (e.g. teamwork, analytical, communication) through academic study, employment, voluntary work, sporting activities and life experience. Recognising the value employers place on these skills is an important factor in your graduate job search. Criminology graduates are employed in a wide range of occupations and industries including: justice administration, customs, community corrections, anti-discrimination bodies, juvenile justice, security firms, policing, rehabilitation, victim support and mediation, intelligence courts education, anti-corruption bodies, research, immigration detention centres, policy development, Legal Aid, crime prevention (ie Westfield), insurance investigations, and cybercrime. Examples of positions include: Justice Case Worker, Youth Justice Officer, Site Administrative Manager, Public Servant, Youth Justice Caseworker, Probation and Parole Officer.