Build research expertise

The Bachelor of Criminal Justice (Honours) concentrates on developing your research capacity. Working with qualified supervisors, you'll complete research in a specialised criminological field.

Gain transferable skills

You'll develop skills in research theory and methods; critical analysis of literature; cogent and sustained argument; and clear, precise writing. You will project manage your own thesis and work collaboratively with colleagues and academics.

Learn under exceptional educators

The Centre for Law and Justice was established in 2016 and is at the forefront of criminal and social justice research at the university. Our academic staff are leaders in their fields and have significant experience, expertise and wide-ranging research interests.

CSU's reputation

Established in 1993, the Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security, in which the Centre for Law and Justice is situated, is a national leader in research and education in law enforcement, emergency management and security. Courses span global issues, including international terrorism, intelligence analysis, transnational crime, fraud and financial crime, corruption, cyber-crime and natural disaster management. The school continues to grow through collaboration with law enforcement, regulators, universities, research bodies, private industry and emergency services providers in Australia and overseas.

Policing, criminal and social justice research; policy development; community and welfare organisations; and corrections, probation and parole