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Bachelor of Social Work / Bachelor of Criminology and Justice

Understand crime from a social perspective

Learn about the social causes and consequences of crime and disadvantage in this double degree. You’ll be taught about 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.

Study location
  • Sunshine Coast
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
088622J
Commence
Semester 1 or 2
Program length (full-time)
5 years
Annual tuition fee 2020
A$25,000
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$125,000
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.
  • Campus note: Subject to external accreditation for USC Moreton Bay campus offering.
Study locations QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 011221
  • Moreton Bay From 2021
Minimum selection threshold
ATAR - 59.40 OP - 16 Rank - 66
UniSC program code
AR363
Commence
Semester 1 or 2
Duration
5 years full time or equivalent part time
Study mode
Blended Learning
Fee type 2020
  • Commonwealth supported places
Total courses
40
Total units
480
Footnotes
  • Campus note: Subject to external accreditation for USC Moreton Bay campus offering.

Learn about the social causes and consequences of crime and disadvantage in this double degree. You’ll be taught about 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
  • Have the opportunity to complete a professional placement in your final year
  • Choose from specialist courses in criminal profiling and intelligence, youth justice and restorative justice, homicide, forensic science and more
Career opportunities
  • Mental health
  • Social research
  • Policy development and analysis
  • Organisational management
  • Community development and education
  • Government agencies
  • Community agencies
  • Private practice
  • Crime and justice research and policy
  • Youth advocacy and at-risk youth support
  • Crime victim support services
  • Offender transition-from-prison programs
Accreditation

The social work component of the program is fully accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers, and prepares professionals to work with individuals, families, groups and communities.

Program structure

Introductory courses (13) 156 units

COR109
COU176
COU180
CRM101
CRM102
CRM103
CRM105
JST101
SCS101
SCS110
SCS130
SWK100
SWK172

Developing courses (10) 120 units

CRM204
CRM205
CRM206
SCS225
SWK200
SWK202
SWK251
SWK277
SWK278
SWK286

Graduate courses (9) 108 units

CRM304
CRM308
SWK300 (36 units)
SWK302
SWK304
SWK306
SWK400 (36 units)
SWK401
SWK407

Discipline elective courses (4) 48 units

Select 4 discipline elective courses (48 units) from:

CRM201
JST202
CRM203
CRM302
CRM305
CRM307
CRM309 *
CRM310

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

*First offering in 2020

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Total units: 480

Program requirements and notes

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.