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Bachelor of Criminology and Justice

Understand the nature and causes of crime.

This program gives you a strong understanding of Australia’s criminal justice system, including law enforcement, crime policy, the courts, and custodial and community corrections. Explore the motivations and consequences of criminal behaviour, along with questions of social justice, ethics and law reform.

In this program you will:

Study location
  • Sunshine Coast
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
059490A
Commence
Semester 1 and Semester 2
Program length (full-time)
3 years
Annual tuition fee 2021
A$24,400
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$73,200
Footnotes
  • Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
  • * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
  • Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
  • ^Available at Moreton Bay 2021.
Study locations QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 011181
  • Moreton Bay 014281
  • Online 015013
Minimum selection threshold
ATAR - 60.00 OP - - Rank - 60
UniSC program code
AR325
Commence
Semester 1 and Semester 2
Duration
3 years full time or equivalent part time
Study mode
Blended Learning
Recommended prior study
English
Fee type 2021
  • Commonwealth supported places
Total courses
24
Total units
288
Footnotes
  • ^Available at Moreton Bay 2021.

This program gives you a strong understanding of Australia’s criminal justice system, including law enforcement, crime policy, the courts, and custodial and community corrections. Explore the motivations and consequences of criminal behaviour, along with questions of social justice, ethics and law reform.

In this program you will:

  • Understand legal institutions and processes, and examine fair and effective methods of crime prevention
  • Learn how to research crime-related issues and develop problem-solving skills
  • Choose from specialist courses in criminal profiling, cybercrime, international justice, youth justice, homicide and forensic science, and more
  • Have the chance to complete a professional placement in your final year

Career opportunities

  • Police or law enforcement officer
  • Custodial corrections officer
  • Community corrections officer
  • Criminologist/crime researcher
  • Security/intelligence analyst
  • Youth justice officer
  • Criminal justice policy officer

Please note:
In 2021, all first-year courses in this degree will be available online. Second-year courses will be offered online from 2022, and third-year courses from 2023. If you wish to study online and are intending to apply for credit for previous studies, please contact Student Central to discuss your options.

Program structure

Introductory courses (7) 84 units

CRM101 Paramedic Clinical Practicum 3
CRM102 Transition to Practice
CRM103 Introduction to Criminology
CRM105 Understanding Crime
JST101 Punishment and Corrections
SCS101 Policing
SCS110 Justice and the Australian Legal System

Developing and Graduate courses (6) 72 units

CRM204 Foundations of Human Behaviour
CRM205 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
CRM206 Applied Crime Prevention
CRM304 Criminal Law
CRM308 Professional Development
SCS225 Professional Ethics and Integrity Management

Discipline Elective courses (5) 60 units

Select five (5) discipline electives from:

CRM201 Diversity, Crime and Justice
CRM203 Social Research
CRM302 Criminal Profiling & Intelligence
CRM305 Homicide, Investigations & Forensic Science
CRM307 Youth Justice & Restorative Justice
CRM309 Professional Placement
CRM310 Crime Research Methods
JST202 Working with Victims and Offenders

NB. CRM307 is a recommended course for students wishing to enrol in the Bachelor of Criminology and Justice (Honours) program.

Elective courses (6) 72 units

Select 6 elective courses (72 units) from the undergraduate elective course options including discipline electives listed above. Of these electives, 3 (36 units) must be developing or graduate level (200/300 coded) courses.

Please Note: Some courses in this program are offered online. Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Total units: 288

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
  • Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses (120 units)
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specifed
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
  • As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.