Bachelors of Criminology and Criminal Justice/Arts (BCCJ/BA)
Information valid for students commencing 2026
Duration
4 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2026
Semester 1 (16 Feb, 2026)
Semester 2 (20 Jul, 2026)
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
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.
