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Introduction to Criminal justice

Get inside the criminal mind. Explore the interplay between crime and society. Unpack white collar crime, youth justice and rehabilitation. Hone a sense of justice that will inspire a policing, corrections, security or crime prevention career.

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Carmen studied a Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice with Griffith University, through Open Universities Australia

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Curtin University

Understanding Victims and Offenders

PostgraduateCUR-PSB560

Study method
100% online
Entry requirements
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Start dates
Starts 25 Nov 2024

Enrolments open until 28 Nov

Griffith University

Law, Crime and Justice

UndergraduateGRF-CCJ103

Study method
100% online
Entry requirements
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Start dates
Starts 03 Mar 2025, 01 Sep 2025
University of South Australia

Policing Investigations and Intelligence

UndergraduateUSA-JUST2013

Study method
100% online
Entry requirements
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Start dates
Starts 07 Apr 2025, 22 Sep 2025
University of New England

The Criminal Justice System

UndergraduateUNE-CRIM101

Study method
100% online
Entry requirements
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Start dates
Starts 23 Jun 2025
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Griffith University

Qualified criminology practitioners are in demand nationally

Study method
100% online
Duration
3 years full time or part time equivalent
Entry requirements
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

Available majors

  • Criminal Justice
Edith Cowan University

Prepare for a fascinating career in the criminal justice system

Study method
100% online
Duration
3 years full time or part time equivalent
University of Southern Queensland

Unlock entry to the criminal justice system

Study method
100% online
Duration
2 years full time or part time equivalent
La Trobe University

Make the world a healthier place. Your way.

Study method
100% online
Duration
4 years full time or part time equivalent
Entry requirements
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

Available majors

  • Anthropology
  • Archaeological and Heritage Studies
  • Asian Studies
  • Creative and Professional Writing
  • Crime, Justice and Legal Studies
  • Digital Media
  • English
  • Ethics and Social Justice
  • Hindi Studies Beginners
  • History
  • Human Geography
  • International Studies
  • Linguistics
  • Philosophy
  • Politics
  • Sociology
  • Sustainabilty and Development
  • Visual Cultures
  • Digital Health
  • Environmental Health
  • Health Promotion
  • Health, Wellbeing and Performance
  • Psychological Science
  • Public Health
  • Rehabillitation Counselling
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