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This degree is offered via Open Universities Australia.
Criminology involves examination of the causes and consequences of complex crime and criminal justice issues. Who commits crimes and why. How crime is measured. How society responds. Students pursuing a degree in this engrossing field learn how crime affects the community at every level. With a degree in criminology and criminal justice from Griffith, you'll learn to understand the motivations of crime and how to implement strategies to combat it. You'll learn to use research to identify social issues that lead to crime. You'll understand what makes criminals tick as well as how to circumvent negative impacts on society.
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- Duration
- 3 years full-time Alternative part-time options may be available.
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- Any 2 OUA undergraduate units with 4.0 GPA
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- Online
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- 12 hours a week per course Full-time study is 8 courses per year.
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