The Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal
Justice at the University of Queensland
is a unique program, with a strong focus on
professional practice, criminology, and criminal justice.
Class sizes are small, and instead of large
lecture theatres we have contact sessions where
we are able to collaborate and discuss 
assignments and projects together.
There are frequent guest speakers giving us the chance
to hear from people working in our areas of interest
as well as introduce us to career possibilities.
Field trips to the police academy, prisons and the courts
give us an exclusive insight into the fields of criminology.
I hope to become a homicide detective and the 
BCCJ has given me a clear path to do so.
Next year I hope to become part of the police academy
and study alongside my professional experiences.
My focus is areas of disadvantage and I feel that the
program has given me the flexibility to explore this area.
The broad nature of the assignments allows
everyone to pursue their area of interest.
The Bachelor Criminology and 
Criminal Justice has been designed
to give students industry relevant
knowledge and skills.
It offers a number of specialised
criminal law courses,
and professional development
courses for each year level.
And the fourth year honours is specially tailored to
give us an edge in the employment market
where we have a choice of doing a criminal justice
case study or a research thesis.
The academics are approachable and friendly, and
because we move through the program as a cohort
you get the chance to know
and learn from other students.
If you're interested in a career in justice, social policy
or the police force, this degree is a great choice.
