This double degree program combines human services and justice, preparing students for careers in policy development, child and family services, Indigenous community work, customs services, and criminology research. The course provides exposure to contemporary social issues and develops skills in casework, social policy, community work, and family and relationship understanding. It also includes over 500 hours of practical placement, with opportunities for overseas placements, to help you build assessment, intervention, and practice skills. Designed to respond to community emphasis on crime, justice, and human wellbeing, this program aims to equip students with comprehensive knowledge and practical experience to make a positive impact in various community and justice settings.
Why this course is highly recommended
This course is perfect for those interested in addressing social issues and working within community, justice, and support services. It offers practical placements, including overseas options, and prepares graduates for diverse roles such as community workers, policy officers, and criminologists. Its focus on contemporary social issues, combined with the opportunity to complete two degrees in four years, makes it a highly attractive choice for students passionate about social justice and community development.
Students can choose either policy and politics or criminology and policing as the major within the justice degree, allowing them to tailor their study towards their career interests in criminal justice or policy development.
Application fees
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1st year tuition fees
19.92L
Living cost
Students need to complete 384 credit points divided into three components: 192 credit points for the Human Services component, which includes core units and a social justice placement; 180 credit points for the Justice component, which includes core units and a major in either Criminology and Policing or Policy and Politics; and 12 credit points for the QUT You component. The program is designed for full-time study over four years.

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Graduates of this double degree can pursue careers in corrections, community development, policy-making, child and family services, disability support, Indigenous community work, customs, court administration, and criminology research. Past graduates have worked as case managers, counselors, policy officers, youth workers, and in various community and government roles. The course also opens pathways to membership of the Australian Community Workers Association.