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Bachelor of Justice and Legal Studies

Program summary

QTAC code: 011181
OP/Rank for 2009 entry: OP-18 / Rank-64
Award abbreviation: BJustice&LegalStud
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
Recommended prior study: English
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
USC program code: AR322
CRICOS code: 059490A

Program overview

Developed in consultation with the Queensland Police Service, the Bachelor of Justice and Legal Studies combines studies in criminology, social justice and law to produce graduates who can work in a broad range of justice-related fields. The program is a recognised pathway into policing, security, paralegal or corrections careers.

In this program, you will undertake an in-depth examination of the social impact of the criminal justice system through courses that explore issues in crime and justice, policies of crime prevention, and issues in policing and criminal law.

You will learn to critically examine the role of legal systems in providing just outcomes, given a range of socio-legal contexts, and will develop a core knowledge base through examination of fundamental features of the Australian legal system, the foundations of criminology, and a general appreciation of business law.

You will gain insights, skills and capacities over a range of social problems that relate to law, justice and crime; and have opportunities for regional engagement with representatives of professional groupings, legal institutions, support and advocacy organisations, media outlets, and other government and non-government bodies that have been identified as potential graduate destinations.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Justice and Legal Studies will be competent, responsible and reflective professionals employable across a wide range of fields, such as the police, security organisations, corrections, courts and tribunals, government departments, legal administration, local government and communications industries, and community legal services.

Career opportunities

Graduates may pursue careers in:

  • advocacy
  • community education/services
  • corrective services
  • court system
  • government departments
  • legal administration/services
  • non-government organisations
  • paralegal
  • policy development
  • police services
  • research
  • social planning
  • tribunals

Special features

  • recognised pathway into policing, security, paralegal or corrections careers
  • interaction with regional professional bodies, such as support and advocacy organisations, media outlets, and other government and non-government bodies
  • developed in consultation with the Queensland Police Service

Program structure

Core courses

Select 2 courses from:
COR109
COR110
COR111

Introductory courses

5 required courses:
BUS103
INT140
JST101
JST102
SCS110

Advanced courses

1 required course:
CMN213

Plus 6 advanced Justice Studies courses:
JST201
JST202
JST203
JST205
SCS211
SCS235

Plus 4 advanced Legal Studies courses:
ENP211
CMN228
HRM221
LGL201

Electives courses

Select 6 elective courses from any faculty (Arts and Social Sciences, Business or Science, Health and Education). 
Please note:  it is strongly recommended that students use 4 of their electives to undertake a minor in one of the following areas:

Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program

As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider

Program requirements and notes

  1. No more than 10 introductory level courses are to be completed, including core courses, in the Bachelor of Justice and Legal Studies.
  2. No courses may be counted towards more than one major or minor.
  3. A maximum of 4 Business or Science, Health and Education courses (48 units) can be included in the Bachelor of Justice and Legal Studies.
  4. The electives can be used to complete an additional minor.
  5. An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.
  6. Refer to the Academic Rules.
  7. Refer to explanation of terms.
  8. Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
  9. Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including, for example, essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.
  10. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.

Enquiries

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259

Program Leader
Anna Bishop
Tel: +61 7 5459 4804
Email: abishop@usc.edu.au

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