Creating a just

world
The Crime and Justice Research
Centre is a leader in producing
high-impact interdisciplinary
criminological research. The centre
is home to distinguished international
researchers and is distinctive for
its applied research program that
focuses on common challenges
confronting governments and criminal
justice systems around the world.
The centre hosts a biennial international
conference, Crime, Justice and Social
Democracy.
www.crimejusticeconference.com
The centre also publishes the International
Journal for Crime, Justice and Social
Democracy.
www.crimejusticejournal.com
Research themes
The centre focuses on four key research
themes:
1. Social, criminal and indigenous justice
Our research investigates the gap between
the social democratic ideal and the delivery
of criminal justice systems, especially
for Indigenous Australians who are
overrepresented in criminal justice systems.
2. Eco-justice, corporate crime
and corruption
White collar crimes such as ofcial corruption,
embezzlement and misuse of public funds
and resources present major challenges to
governments and law.
3. Sex, gender and justice
One of the most prominent patterns in the
criminal justice system relates to sex and
gender. The research of these patterns is vital
to effective contemporary policy.
4. Policing, security and intelligence
We aim to improve the quality of practice-
based knowledge in policing, security
and intelligence while balancing
democratic freedoms.
Contact
QUT Crime and Justice Research Centre
Phone +61 7 31387111
Fax +61 7 31387123
www.cjrc.qut.edu.au
twitter @crimejusticequt
Centre Director
Professor Belinda Carpenter
Crime and Justice
Research Centre
QUTs Faculty of Law is one of
Australias leading law and justice
faculties, recognised for providing
engaging, innovative and high-quality
courses and learning environments,
advancing the law and justice
professions and producing nationally
and internationally recognised
research.
Join an exciting team of researchers in the
School of Justice and begin your Doctor of
Philosophy (PhD) in areas such as:
social, criminal and Indigenous justice
policing, security and Intelligence
sexuality and gender
eco-justice, corporate crime, and ofcial
corruption.
QUT PhD students do not complete
coursework. Instead, PhD candidates (known
as Higher Degree Research or HDR students)
work closely with their supervisory team to
meet milestones leading to timely submission
of the dissertation.
Quality student training
Students will become members of our Crime
and Justice Research Centre (www.cjrc.qut.
edu.au) and have opportunities for training via
seminars, workshops, teaching, collaborative
research, and individual supervision.
How long does a PhD take?
The PhD is normally completed in three to
four years full-time. QUT has processes and
support systems to ensure students complete
in a timely manner. Fifty per cent of Justice
students who entered the program since
2009 completed their PhD in an average of
3.5 years, with all students completing within
4.5 years.
Am I eligible?
Admission is based on demonstrated research
aptitude, the availability of appropriate
supervision, and adequate resources.
Applicants normally hold a degree comparable
to an Australian Honours with a GPA of 5.5
or above or Masters degree with a GPA of 5
on a 7 point (UK or AU) scale or 3.5 on a 4
point (US) scale and which has a 25 per cent
research component.
How much is the course?
International student fees for 2014 are
$AU14 600 per study period (full time)
Can I work while studying a PhD?
Many PhD students work as teaching and
research assistants.
International students may be able to work
up to 20 hours per week, and full-time during
semester breaks, depending on your student
visa. PhD students may be eligible to apply for
travel and research expense funds.
You also can apply for scholarships to help
you with study and living costs. Find out
more at www.qut.edu.au/international/
scholarships-and-prizes
Further information
Research Students Centre
Phone: +61 7 3138 4475
research.enrolment@qut.edu.au
Faculty of Law
Phone: +61 7 31 38 4653
law.research@qut.edu.au
International Students Ofce
Phone: +61 3 9627 4853
www.qut.edu.au/international/enquire
Study a PhD in justice at QUT
in Brisbane, Australia
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