Interested in criminal law? The Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours) provides you with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to succeed as a criminologist. This four-year honours program combines core courses and industry experience to build a strong foundation across key criminal justice concepts. This includes the nature of crime, justice systems, research methods and professional practice. Deepen your understanding of criminal justice systems with three criminal law courses across three levels. This includes Law in the Criminal Justice System, Criminal Law in Context, and Transnational Crime and International Criminal Justice. Complete a compulsory course on criminal justice research methods in Year 4, and put your knowledge into practice as you design and conduct an honours thesis or case study. Graduate with a respected honours qualification. You will have the knowledge and skills to set yourself apart in the job market or pursue postgraduate studies. Career outcomes Graduates will gain an understanding of the operations and effectiveness of Australian and international criminal justice systems, the nature of crime and deviance, and the skills and knowledge to contribute towards preventing and controlling crime problems that face contemporary society. Graduates are well-positioned for career opportunities in the following areas: Courts Public prosecutions Corrections Policing Public and community safety Housing Health regulation Crime commissions Public integrity Local government National security Social service agencies International aid organisations Treatment centres. Corporate security Corporate regulation Transnational crime control Urban development Risk assessment Compliance Insurance actuarial agencies Program structure The courses offered in the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours) are set out in the course list. Each course is allocated a certain number of units (#). A standard full-time study load is 8 units per semester. The Program Rules explain what is required to complete the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours). These requirements include the total number of units you need to complete in order to graduate.