Bachelor of Forensic Science/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
With this double degree, you'll develop an in-depth knowledge of new forensic analytical methods and innovations as they are applied to biology and chemistry and gain valuable experience and insight from real casework. You'll learn about the trends in crime in Australia and take courses that cover the police, courts and criminal law, forensic psychology, and homicide.
You will take your place at the largest school of criminology in Australia where you will learn from industry leaders and academics who bring real and compelling stories of crime to your study.
Industry and expert connections
In your final year, you can complete a professional placement and gain practical justice-related experience. Eligible students have the opportunity to take part in the Criminology Undergraduate Research Internship Program in which you will be mentored one-on-one by criminology experts as you undertake a research project that suits your interests. Internship opportunities are offered on a competitive basis three times a year and usually last four-to-six weeks. It's a priceless opportunity only available through Griffith.
Career outcomes
As a graduate, you'll be prepared to work as a DNA expert, a forensic molecular biologist, forensic chemist or forensic toxicologist and as an acknowledged expert in these or a variety of other roles within the criminal justice system.
You will also find employment in policing and security, intelligence, probation and parole, child protection, crime analysis, courts and justice services, crime prevention, and regulatory agencies. You may also choose to continue your studies with an honors degree in either forensic science or criminology and criminal justice, which can lead to a Ph.D.
Majors
- Forensic Science
- Forensic Chemistry
- Forensic Molecular Biology
Campus Information
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Intakes
- March
Application Processing Time in Days: 15
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Key employment sectors
- Policing and security
- Probation and parole
- Child protection
- Courts and justice
Potential job outcomes
- Forensic scientist
- Criminal investigator
- Child protection officer
- Police detective
- Criminologist
PSW Opportunity
- 2 years and 3 years in the Goldcoast campus only.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Prerequisites: English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English & Literature Extension (Units 3&4, C)
India
Qualification: All India Senior School Certificate or Comparable Qualification (awarded by CBSE or CISCE)
- Your entry requirements include: An overall grade average of 65% in the best 4 academic subjects
Sri Lanka
Qualification: Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education
- Your entry requirements include: Grade average of 2.3 in the best 3 Advanced Level subjects (where A=4, B=3, C=2, S=1)
Nepal
Qualification: Nepalese Higher Secondary Certificate
- Your entry requirements include: Grade average of 84 in the final year results
Qualification: Nepalese Proficiency Certificate
- Your entry requirements include: Grade average of 86 in the final year results.
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- Course Code: 062204G
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
148000 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: 50 AUD
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