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:
- 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.
- ^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, 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
Program structure
Introductory courses (8) 96 units
COR109 Creative Problem Solving with Programming
CRM101 Introduction to Computer Networks
CRM102 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
CRM103 Discrete Mathematics
CRM105 Computer Organisation and Operating Systems
JST101 Wireless Communications
SCS101 Object-Oriented Programming
SCS110 Introduction to Interaction & UX Design
Developing and Graduate courses (6) 72 units
CRM204 Data Structures and Algorithms
CRM205 Mobile App Project
CRM206 Practical Machine Learning
CRM304 Cloud and DevOps
CRM308 Workplace Learning I
SCS225 Project Management
Discipline Elective courses (4) 48 units
Select four (4) discipline electives from:
CRM201 Engineering Project Management
CRM203 Research Design: Methodology and Literature Review
CRM302 Coursework 1 Hons School of Communication & Creative Industries
CRM305 Coursework 2 Hons School of Communication & Creative Industries
CRM307 Coursework 3 Hons School of Communication & Creative Industries
CRM309 Communication and Thought
CRM310 Introduction to Criminology
JST202 Understanding Crime
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, 4 (48 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
Recommended study sequences
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.