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University of Southern Queensland

Associate Degree of Criminology and Criminal Justice (FT/PT)

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia

  • Level

    Associate

  • Duration

    2F or 4P

  • Campus

    Toowoomba (QLD)

  • Intl. Tuition

    Fee not confirmed

  • Intake

    2026-06-01

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Course Overview

Associate Degree of Criminology and Criminal Justice (FT/PT) at University of Southern Queensland in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia is a associate programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

20,543

Staff Ratio

18.0:1

International

10.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

86.0%

of graduates employed

Avg Starting Salary

£33,970

First-year earnings

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Associate Degree of Criminology and Criminal Justice (FT/PT)
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Associate Degree of Criminology and Criminal Justice (FT/PT) topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Entry Requirements

No specific entry requirements listed.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

20,543

Total students

Staff Ratio

18:1

Students per staff

International Students

10%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Mild coastal

Safety Index (indicative)

8.0/10

Transport

Good (close to station or regional airport)

Social Scene

Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle

University Stats

Total Students20,543
Student-to-Staff Ratio18:1
International Students10%
Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

86%

Employed after graduation

Avg Starting Salary

£33,970

Average first-year salary

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

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