Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of Justice and Legal Studies
Award abbreviation: BJustice&LegalStud
QTAC code: 011181
OP/Rank for 2010 entry: OP-17 / Rank-66
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic 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.

Highlights

• Developed in consultation with Queensland Police Service
• Opportunities for interaction with regional professional bodies
• Recognised pathway into policing, security, paralegal or corrections careers

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.

Program structure

Core courses

Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Wonderworlds: An Exploration of English Literature
COR110 Environment, Heritage and Tourism
COR111 Politics and the Media

Introductory courses

5 required courses:
BUS103 Communication and Thought
INT140 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
JST101 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
JST102 Business Law and Ethics
SCS110 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?

Advanced courses

1 required course:
CMN213 Justice and the Australian Legal System

Plus 6 advanced Justice Studies courses:
JST201 Foundations of Criminology
JST202 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
JST203 Editing for the Communications Professional
JST205 Policies of Crime Prevention
SCS211 International Justice and Human Rights
SCS235 Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice

Plus 4 advanced Legal Studies courses:
ENP211 The Administration of Justice: Issues in Policing
CMN228 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues
HRM221 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
LGL201 Planning and Environmental Law

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:

• Communication Studies
• Human Resources Management
• Sociology
• International Business
• Counselling
• Environmental and Planning Studies
• Politics and International Relations
• Public Health

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 related policies, rules, plans and procedures.
7. Refer to explanation of terms.
8. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
9. Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
10. Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
11. Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.

Enquiries

How to apply

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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