Bachelor of Social Work / Criminology and Justice
Learn about the social causes and consequences of crime and disadvantage in this double degree. You’ll be taught how sociological influences can impact offending and gain a deep understanding of Australia’s criminal justice system, including areas of law enforcement, crime policy, the court system and custodial and community corrections.
In this program you will:
- Learn about social inequality and how to make a difference in the legal system
- Complete two field placements where you’ll learn practical skills
- Research crime-related issues and develop problem solving skills
- Choose from specialist courses in criminal profiling and intelligence, youth justice and restorative justice, homicide, forensic science and more
- Have the opportunity to complete a professional placement in your final year
Location
CRICOS code
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
CSP Annual fee / Estimated total feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
First and second-year courses available at USC Moreton Bay.
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 40
- Total units
- 480
- Duration
- 5 years 5 years
- CRICOS code
- 088622J
- UniSC program code
- AR363
Introductory courses (12) 144 units
COU176 Counselling and Addictions
COU180 Research in Health Care
CRM101 Independent Study
CRM102 Research in Health Care
CRM103 Assessment in Mental Health
CRM105 Therapeutic Interventions B
JST101 Perspectives in Mental Health
SCS101 Therapeutic Interventions A
SCS110 Reflective Mental Health Practice
SCS130 Independent Study
SWK100 Mental Health Contexts of Care
SWK172 Counselling Interventions: Experiential Practices
Developing courses (10) 120 units
CRM204 Counselling Children and Young People
CRM205 Counselling and Mental Health
CRM206 Counselling and Addictions
SCS225 Research in Health Care
SWK200 Independent Study
SWK202 Group Processes and Practice
SWK251 Therapeutic Communication Skills
SWK277 Introduction to Criminology
SWK278 Understanding Crime
SWK286 Punishment and Corrections
Graduate courses (10) 168 units
CRM304 Policing
CRM308 Justice and the Australian Legal System
CRM309 Foundations of Human Behaviour
SWK300 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology(36 units)
SWK302 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
SWK304 Introduction to Social Work Practice Theories
SWK306 Introduction to Social Work and Human Services
SWK400 Applied Crime Prevention(36 units)
SWK401 Criminal Law
SWK407 Professional Development
Discipline elective courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 discipline elective courses (48 units) from:
CRM201 Social Research
JST202 Social Work Practice in Various Organisational Settings
CRM203 Mental and Physical Health and Wellbeing
CRM302 Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
CRM305 Working With Children, Youth and Families
CRM307 Ethics, Law and the Helping Professions
CRM310 Disability: Culture, Community and Change
Note: CRM307 is a recommended course for students wishing to enrol in the Bachelor of Criminology and Justice
(Honours) program.
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Entry requirements
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.
If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.
English language requirements
You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
| Location | ATAR/Rank |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast | 56.00 |
| Moreton Bay | 56.00 |
Additional entry information
English (Units 3 and 4, C)
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 480 units as outlined in the Program Structure
In order to commence field education placement you must:
- Hold a valid Blue Card, throughout the duration of your program, which is issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian (CCYPCG). You should allow 12 weeks for CCYPCG to issue the card. Note: students who do not possess a valid Blue Card will be unable to complete the field education component of their program and will be unable to meet graduation requirements
- Have a National Criminal History check (by Queensland Police Service or other state/territory authority)
- Travel to attend field education placements
- Please note, while all endeavours will be made to place students in a given semester, this is not guaranteed and students may need to enrol at a later time should a position in an agency be unavailable in the preferred semester
Program notes
- For Sippy Downs students some courses in this program will be taught at the Sunshine Coast Heath Institute
- 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
- Most courses are valued at 12 units unless otherwise specified
- 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.
- In order to commence field education placement you must:
- Hold a valid Blue Card, throughout the duration of your program, which is issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian (CCYPCG). You should allow 12 weeks for CCYPCG to issue the card. Note: students who do not possess a valid Blue Card will be unable to complete the field education component of their program and will be unable to meet graduation requirements
-Travel to attend field education placements
-Please note, while all endeavours will be made to place students in a given semester, this is not guaranteed and students may need to enrol at a later time should a position in an agency be unavailable in the preferred semester
- CSP estimate
- A$12,972
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$25,400
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$127,000