School of Criminology and Criminal Justice

What the school is about

The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice was established in 1991. At Griffith University, criminology is a multidisciplinary field of study, drawing particularly upon psychology, sociology, law and political science. The School has many of the features of a traditional criminology department. We engage in a close examination of the nature and causes of crime, and the processes and effects of the criminal justice system. But the School also has a special commitment to advancing knowledge about practical strategies to reduce crime. Our research and teaching in crime prevention have earned us a world class reputation.

Professional practice

As part of your degree you have the option of undertaking a professional practice course where you undertake off-campus justice-related work experience one day a week. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain work experience in a field of interest to you. Many of our graduates can’t speak highly enough of the course and how it helped them move into a job in the criminal justice area.

Cutting edge research

In addition to the highly skilled teachers in the school, we are also renowned for the research we undertake. With experts in fields such as Crime Analysis, Policing, Restorative Justice, Forensic Psychology and much more we can offer you expert knowledge based on the cutting edge research currently being undertaken by our staff.

New Program- Graduate Cert in Crime Analysis

This Graduate Certificate program aims to provide students with the necessary skill base to meet the growing crime analytic needs of law enforcement. In accordance with international standards, the program teaches students a range of techniques and processes that can be used to analyse crime patterns and trends (including the spatial and temporal interactions among offenders, victims and places) and generate effective responses to crime problems.

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