The School of Justice, QUT

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The School of Justice was established in 1991 as a response to the recommendation of the Fitzgerald Inquiry into Police Misconduct that all police recruits undertake tertiary education prior to being sworn in. A degree was established with government funding for police to undertake tertiary studies. Since then the course has progressed & expanded to see graduates developing a wide range of careers.

Students prepare for careers in a variety of fields within the criminal justice system including federal and state law enforcement agencies, organisations with investigative and regulatory responsibilities and public sector careers involved in justice policy, criminology and correctional environment.

Why Study Justice at QUT?

The QUT School of Justice is located in the Brisbane CBD, close to government departments, law enforcement departments and advocacy agencies. The School maintains strong links with a wide range of justice professions and agencies. Staff is the School have practical backgrounds in the discipline areas into which they teach and real life experiences as advisors to criminology, policing and justice agencies. The School of Justice has strong links to Criminology, Policing, Intelligence and Justice Professions.

Career Opportunities for Justice Professionals

The QUT Bachelor of Justice prepares students for careers in a diverse range of professions, agencies and services including:

• National Intelligence & Security
• Crime Policy and Prevention
• Attorney General's Department
• Australian Defence and Protective Services
• Australian Taxation
• National Crime Authority
• Crime & Misconduct Commission
• Corrective Services
• Juvenile Justice Services
• Border Control and Policing
• Police Service
• Public Service - Policy & Legislation Advice

First degrees in Justice include the Bachelor of Justice (JS32) or the combined Bachelor of Justice/Bachelor of Laws (LW43) offering majors in Criminology and Policing.

Policing Major

The Policing major includes the study of criminal investigations, intelligence, security and regulatory agencies and practices. In undertaking this major students will gain a detailed understanding of the interrelationship between the police service, the government and other regulatory and investigative agencies. Students will also learn how to use Analyst Notebook - the intelligence software currently used by Australia's top law enforcement agencies.

Criminology Major

Criminology is the study of crime, the criminal justice system and crime control. Areas of study in this major include youth justice, Indigenous justice, gender and justice, white collar crime, punishment and corrections, terrorism, organised and transnational crime, crime research methods, crime prevention, criminal justice policy and practice. On successfully completing the Criminology major students will have developed and enhanced their interpersonal skills through reflective practice.

Students are able to choose a secondary majors in Law, Psychology, Information Technology and Criminology or Policing. Combined degrees of the Bachelor of Human Services/Bachelor of Justice (IX45) were introduced in 2007 and Bachelor of Corporate Systems Management/Bachelor of Justice (IX61) in 2008 to give students more expanded programs and career choices. A new double degree combining Justice and Psychology is due to be offered in 2012 (subject to approval).

Second or postgraduate qualifications in Justice include:

• Bachelor of Justice (Honours)
• Graduate Certificate in (Intelligence or Criminology)
• Master of Justice (Intelligence or Criminology) ( by coursework)
• Master of Justice (Advanced)
• Doctor of Philosophy
• Doctor of Juridical Science

Postgraduate studies in Justice offers you the chance to undertake quality higher degree study in a variety of research specialisations including:
criminology, intelligence, security, international security, international relations, criminal justice policy, policing, corrections, crime prevention, death investigation, computer related crime, organised crime, criminal behaviour and profiling, corporate compliance and ethics, investigative techniques, crime and justice topics in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, women and the criminal justice system and human rights.

Off-shore courses are also offered in Singapore in conjunction with the Singapore Police and Temasek Polytechnic

For more information about courses offered in the School of Justice contact Janice Burns, Administration Officer via email at justice@qut.edu.au or alternatively you can phone the School (07) 3138 7132.