- Developed in consultation with Queensland Police Service
- Opportunities for interaction with regional professional bodies
- Recognised pathway into policing, security, paralegal or corrections careers
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Justice and Legal Studies
Award abbreviation: BJustice&LegalStud
QTAC code: 011181 Sippy Downs; 018181 South Bank #
OP / Rank for 2013 entry: OP-18 / Rank-62
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English
Fee type 2013: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: AR322
CRICOS code: 059490A. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
# Due to the specific course offerings at South Bank, students must have successfully completed a Diploma of Justice Studies through a nationally recognised training organisation within the last 10 years.
Gain insight into social problems that relate to law, justice and crime, and examine the social impact of the criminal justice system.
This program combines key elements of studies in criminology, social justice and law to produce graduates who can work in a broad range of justice-related fields. You develop an understanding of legal institutions and processes, and theoretical and problem-solving approaches to current socio-legal issues. Analytical skills are grounded in an appreciation of relevant ethical issues. Courses explore issues in crime and justice, policies of crime prevention, as well as issues in policing and criminal law. You also examine select areas of substantive law through a minor in legal studies.
Career opportunities
Police and corrective services, court system, advocacy, legal administration, community legal services, policy development, paralegal.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information.
- Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business for program advice.
Program Leader
Anna Bishop
Tel: +61 7 5459 4804
Email: abishop@usc.edu.au
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 2 core courses.
- Complete 5 required introductory (100 level) courses.
- Complete 11 required advanced (200/300 level) courses.
- Complete 6 elective courses, 3 must be advanced (200/300 level) courses.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses, including core courses.
- Complete no more than 6 courses from the School of Business or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
- Register any selected Majors or Minors with Student Administration.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- The electives can be used to complete an additional minor.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, refer to the Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Introductory courses (5)
5 required courses:
BUS103 Business Law and Ethics
INT140 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
JST101 Justice and the Australian Legal System
JST102 Foundations of Criminology
SCS110 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
Advanced courses (11)
1 required course:
CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
6 required Justice Studies courses:
JST201 Policies of Crime Prevention
JST202 International Justice and Human Rights
JST203 Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice
JST205 The Administration of Justice: Issues in Policing
SCS211 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues
SCS235 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
4 required Legal Studies courses:
CMN228 The Writer and the Law
HRM221 Employment and Industrial Law
LGL201 Criminal Law: An Introduction
LGL202 Family Law: Legal Frameworks and Issues
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 elective courses, 3 must be advanced (200/300 level) courses.
Up to 4 electives may be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering
TOTAL UNITS 288
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Justice and Legal Studies Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.
Year 1
- Four (4) required introductory (100 level) courses
- Two (2) core courses:
One core course should be studied in your first semester and one in your second semester - Two (2) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Required courses (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| INT140 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic? | |||
| JST101 Justice and the Australian Legal System | |||
| JST102 Foundations of Criminology | |||
| SCS110 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change |
Core courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Communication and Thought | |||
| COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability |
Elective courses (2)
Select 2 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 2
- Six (6) required courses
- Two (2) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Required courses (6)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS103 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional | |||
| CMN228 The Writer and the Law | |||
| JST201 Policies of Crime Prevention | |||
| JST202 International Justice and Human Rights | |||
| SCS235 Social Justice, Welfare and the State |
Elective courses (2)
Select 2 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 3
- Six (6) required courses
- Two (2) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Required courses (6)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| JST203 Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice | |||
| LGL202 Family Law: Legal Frameworks and Issues | |||
| SCS211 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues | |||
| HRM221 Employment and Industrial Law | |||
| JST205 The Administration of Justice: Issues in Policing | |||
| LGL201 Criminal Law: An Introduction |
Elective courses (2)
Select 2 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 288