Bachelors of Criminology and Criminal Justice/Arts (BCCJ/BA)
Information valid for students commencing 2025
Duration
4 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2025
Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2025)
Semester 2 (28 Jul, 2025)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2521
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Component Degrees
Component Degrees that make up the Bachelors of Criminology and Criminal Justice/Arts:
Dual Degree Planner
Entry requirements
AQF level
Refer to your component degrees for AQF level.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice course list and the Bachelor of Arts course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Email: hass@uq.edu.au
Phone: (07) 3365 1333
Duration
4 Years full-time
Commencing 2025
Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2025)
Semester 2 (28 Jul, 2025)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2521
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Component Degrees
Component Degrees that make up the Bachelors of Criminology and Criminal Justice/Arts:
Dual Degree Planner
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
CRICOS Code: 110460A
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic - overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.PTE Academic- Overall Score 64, and 60 in all sub bands.BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.OET is not accepted. view the English proficiency policy.View the entry requirements for international students.
AQF level
Refer to your component degrees for AQF level.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice course list and the Bachelor of Arts course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: +61 7 3346 9872
Why study the Bachelors of Criminology and Criminal Justice/Arts?
Discover your passion and arm yourself with the transferable skills needed to succeed in the changing, global workplace. BA graduates find employment in a wide range of fields, with future directions dependent on the chosen area of study. With one of the most comprehensive course offerings in Australia, you have the opportunity to explore the subjects you love by choosing from more than 45 study areas across the humanities, social sciences and languages. Why not combine your Bachelor of Arts with the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice and complete two degrees in a shorter amount of time? The Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice is a specialised program of study that prepares you for a career as a criminologist. Graduates are in demand in areas including public policy, criminal justice agencies, non-governmental and private sector agencies. As a criminologist, you will understand how the justice system works, why people commit crimes, and have the skills and knowledge to reduce and control crime problems that face contemporary society.
What you can study
Course Lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Criminology and Criminal Justice/Arts :
- Course list for the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Course list for the Bachelor of Arts
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Bachelor of Arts
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies / Minor
- Ancient Greek / Minor
- Ancient History / Extended Major / Minor
- Ancient History/History / Minor
- Anthropology / Minor
- Archaeology / Extended Major / Minor
- Art History / Extended Major / Minor
- Australian Studies Minor
- Chinese / Minor
- Chinese Translation and Interpreting / Minor
- Drama / Minor
- Economics / Minor
- English / Minor
- English Literature / Extended Major / Minor
- English as an International Language / Minor
- Film and Television Studies / Minor
- French / Minor
- French Advanced / Minor
- Gender Studies Minor
- Geography / Minor
- German / Minor
- History / Extended Major / Minor
- Indonesian / Minor
- International Relations / Extended Major / Minor
- Italian / Minor
- Japanese / Minor
- Japanese Advanced / Extended Major / Minor
- Journalism and Mass Communication / Minor
- Korean / Minor
- Latin / Minor
- Linguistics / Minor
- Mathematics / Minor
- Media and Digital Cultures / Minor
- Music / Minor
- Music Psychology Minor
- Peace and Conflict Studies / Extended Major / Minor
- Philosophy / Extended Major / Minor
- Political Science / Extended Major / Minor
- Popular Music Minor
- Professional Writing and Communication / Minor
- Psychology / Extended Major / Minor
- Religious Studies / Minor
- Russian Minor
- Sociology / Minor
- Spanish / Minor
- Sports Studies / Minor
- Writing / Extended Major / Minor
Honours
Honours is available as an additional year of study.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
See the Study at UQ website for admissions information
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Click here for application procedures for Australian students.
Closing date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
Entry requirements for International students
View the entry requirements for international students.
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 110460A
English proficiency
IELTS Academic - overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.PTE Academic- Overall Score 64, and 60 in all sub bands.BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.OET is not accepted. View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice course list and the Bachelor of Arts course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice course list and the Bachelor of Arts course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Program rules for the Bachelors of Criminology and Criminal Justice/Arts
To complete the Bachelors of Criminology and Criminal Justice/Arts
To graduate with a Bachelors of Criminology and Criminal Justice/Arts a student must have successfully completed all requirements of the program as certified by the Executive Dean. This includes courses to be taken to complete the program and any other specific conditions of the program including admission, enrolment and progression requirements.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.