Our Bachelor of Justice Studies will equip you with an in-depth understanding of the structure, concepts and underlying principles of the justice system. It will introduce you to the issues that arise in developing, managing and administering justice policy and give you the tools to undertake those tasks successfully. Choose from a range of specialist electives that most interest you such as judicial administration in civil and family law or criminal justice issues.
Study a Bachelor of Justice Studies at UC and you will:
learn the fundamentals of the Australian justice system – its core concepts, structure and principals
draw on a multi-disciplinary approach that includes judicial administration, sociology, criminal law, human rights, management, communications, psychology, human resources and government studies
understand the social, legal, economic and political environment affecting the justice sector
analyse and evaluate information to complete a range of activities relevant to the sector
gain the knowledge and skills to work in many different roles in research, operations, policy or advocacy in the justice sector
apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, well-developed judgment and responsibility
work both individually and collaboratively to investigate justice sector issues and creatively solve problems that arise in that sector.
Work-integrated learning
During you course you will be encouraged to use your knowledge of contemporary issues and innovations in the justice sector by undertaking at least one industry-based work placement.
Career opportunities
Policy development and administration
Court administration
Law enforcement and security
Corrective services
Criminological research
Law reform
Course specific information
If you don’t meet the entry requirements for this course you can apply for an Associate Degree of Justice Studies. You’ll then have the option of transferring into the Bachelor of Justice Studies at the end of first year if your grade average is strong.
Students based in Canberra can also combine the Bachelor of Justice Studies with the Bachelor of Forensic Studies or the Bachelor of Law to enroll in a double degree.
From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered at the Bruce campus. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered at Bruce campus. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
1. From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered at the Bruce campus. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
2. From Semester 1 2018 unit 6606 Government-Business Relations is no longer offered. Students complete unit 8296 Introduction to Politics & Government instead.
There are previous versions of this course. As a current student you will complete the requirements
for the course that were in place when you commenced. Click on the relevant link below to view the
requirements of your version of the course.
Version2 - Start Date: 01/01/2016
End Date:
31/12/2018
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you may need to meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
Please refer to the tab to view Course Requirements, check unit details and select Restricted Choice Units for the course.
Please note not all units are offered in each teaching period.
Unit Delivery Modes
Delivery modes for units in this degree are yet to be confirmed.
Please contact us for more details.
Information for Fee Paying Students
Year
Domestic
International
2020
CSP
$29,600
The fees detailed above are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the
fee that
applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee
charged is
based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled
in a
Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of
their
education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth
Supported
Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found
here.
The Bachelor of Justice Studies equips students with broad theoretical and technical knowledge about many areas of the justice sector, including policy development and administration, court administration, law enforcement and security, corrective services, criminological research, community legal centres and law reform bodies.
Analysis and inquiry: The ability to gather information, and to analyse and evaluate information and situations in a systematic, creative and insightful way.
The aim of the Bachelor of Justice Studies is to develop graduates who have the relevant cognitive, technical and communication skills to undertake professional roles in research, operations, policy or advocacy in the justice sector. Graduates are expected to understand the social, legal, economic and political environment affecting the justice sector and to be able to analyse and evaluate information to complete a range of activities relevant to the sector; analyse generate and transmit solutions to sector problems and transmit knowledge and ideas relevant to the sector to others.
Communication: The ability to present knowledge, ideas and opinions effectively and communicate within and across professional and cultural boundaries.
Graduates are expected to be able to apply their knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, well-developed judgment and responsibility. They will be able to work both individually and collaboratively to investigate justice sector issues and creatively solve problems that arise in that sector.
Problem solving: The ability to apply problem-solving processes in novel situations; to identify and analyse problems then formulate and implement solutions;
Working independently and with others: The ability to plan their own work, be self-directed, and use interpersonal skills and attitudes to work collaboratively;
Professionalism and social responsibility: The capacity and intention to use professional knowledge and skills ethically and responsibly, for the benefit of others and the environment.
Course Duration
Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Honours
High performing students may be eligible to enrol in the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course.
Related Courses (Double Degrees, Nested Courses and Alternative Exits)
249JA Bachelor of Justice Studies/Bachelor of Forensic Studies
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