Are you interested in studying crime, why crime occurs and responses to crime? Do you want to make a real difference to the people and communities affected by crime? USQ’s Associate Degree of Criminology and Criminal Justice has been designed to prepare you for a rewarding career within or connected with the criminal justice system. 

Explore the nature and causes of crime, examine the function of the criminal justice system, and develop skills for researching crime and crime-related issues. Learn about current crime intervention and prevention strategies through the criminal justice system and external agencies, and benefit from opportunities to engage with professionals working within the criminal justice sector. 

You will have the option to obtain industry experience and develop work-ready skills that can be directly transferred to a wide range of roles.

Studies in criminology and criminal justice prepare students with relevant knowledge and skills for careers within the criminal justice system, child protection, crime research, strategic planning and development, policy development, security, research, government agencies, non-government organisations, and private enterprises.