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Examine the profiles of offenders and their motivations, analyze crime hotspots and timing patterns, assess which offenses inflict the greatest damage, and discover methods for crime management and prevention. Career opportunities for graduates span law enforcement, protective services, intelligence analysis, prison administration, policy development, and academic research.
Acquire practical professional experience and strong industry connections through UQ's criminology program. Understand the operations of the justice system while developing expertise to create and apply research-driven crime prevention strategies.
Professional pathways
Our curriculum equips you for both entry-level positions and long-term career growth. Potential career trajectories include:
Prison caseworker
Behavioral intervention specialist
Client services coordinator
Domestic support counselor
Crime scene analyst