Leading criminology, shaping justice and creating impact
At Griffith's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (CCJ), we don't just study crime, we shape the future of justice. We are national and international leaders in criminology, home to Australia's largest community of experts driving change through research, education and collaboration. Our people bring world-class expertise and real-world insight to everything we do.
Our degrees are designed for impact: flexible, practical and industry connected. From professional placements and international exchanges to pathways into advanced research, we prepare graduates for careers that matter - policing, correction, policy, victim advocacy, youth justice and beyond.
Our research tackles the issues shaping society today: domestic violence, cybercrime, restorative justice and criminal law reform. We don't just study problems, we deliver solutions that influence policy and practice worldwide.
Our school at a glance
#1 in Queensland
Griffith is ranked first in Queensland for criminology (*2025 Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects)
Research excellence
The university's criminology research is rated "well above world standard" by the Federal Government's Australian Research Council (ERA)
Largest academic community
Griffith hosts Australia's largest community of criminology and criminal justice academics and students
Student story: Ashleigh Walker
Criminology at Griffith
Learning and Teaching
Choose from undergraduate degrees, double degrees, or start with a Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Advance your expertise with postgraduate programs or research degrees (HDR), working alongside internationally recognised experts on projects that shape policy and practice.
Gain real-world experience through research internships, field placements, and industry projects, and graduate ready to make an impact.
Research
Griffith Criminology Institute (GCI) ranks among the world’s leading criminology communities, with over 80 academic experts and 65 PhD scholars driving innovation.
GCI delivers cutting-edge research addressing global challenges in safety, justice, and equity. Recognised with the highest rating in the Australian Research Council’s Excellence in Research for Australia rankings, GCI combines international collaboration with a strong focus on turning research into real-world policy and practice.
Our People
Meet the people behind our programs and research - our Executive team, key contacts, professional staff, academic staff and HDR researchers.
Our team includes leading academics specialising in areas such as policing, youth justice, courts and corrections, cybercrime, restorative justice and forensic psychology. Together, we deliver innovative programs and impactful research that shape policy and practice locally and globally.
Alumni
Our alumni work across diverse fields in government, non-government, and community organisations, creating safer and more just societies. From policing and corrections to disaster management, cyber security, policy and advocacy, Griffith graduates make an impact locally and globally.
Stay connected through our alumni network, events, and LinkedIn community, and discover inspiring career stories from those shaping the future of criminology and criminal justice.
Criminology Student Society
The Criminology Student Society is a student run club aimed at enriching the academic and social experiences of students.
The Society organises academic events such as prison visits, lunch with professionals in the industry and work-place tours as well as letting you kick back, relax and meet your fellow students and staff at social events such as bowling nights, pub crawls and an end of year ball.
Our Partners
We have successful partnerships with government agencies, public and private organisations and universities in Australia and abroad. We’re committed to growing these collaborations to improve social outcomes.
Key partners include Queensland Police Service, Queensland Corrective Services, Department of Justice and Attorney-General, Queensland Health, Parliamentary Service, Brisbane City Council, Domestic Violence Prevention Centre and more.
News and insights
His and hers: Differing views on safety in public places
03 Mar 2025
A new study has highlighted stark differences in the ways men and women perceive safety in public...
Cost of retail crime up 40 per cent over two years
16 Dec 2024
A new retail crime study has revealed escalating challenges for the retail sector, with...
Excelling in Education
27 Feb 2024
Griffith University has again had its commitment to teaching excellence acknowledged, collecting...
Safety and Security for Women in Public Spaces
23 Oct 2023
In an effort to boost feelings of safety and inclusion for women in public spaces, Griffith...
Get in touch
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Postal address
School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Griffith University
Parklands Drive, Southport QLD 4125
Gold Coast
Academic Building 2 (G06) 3.14
Postal address
School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Griffith University
170 Kessels Road, Nathan QLD 4111