Bachelor of Criminology and Justice
Undergraduate | USC-CRJ-DEG | 2022
Course information for 2022 intake View information for 2024 course intake
Examine crime and crime prevention
Get to know Australia’s criminal justice system. You’ll study crime, punishment, corrections, and policing. Take a look at crime through a social lens and explore human behaviour. Electives include cyber crime, human rights, and professional placement.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Total subjects
- 24
- Price from
- $14,624
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
- CSP available
- Yes
Bachelor of Criminology and Justice
About this degree
- 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
Develop 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.
Recommended study pattern
This program is offered full-time or equivalent part-time.
The recommended study pattern is subject to change based on study period of enrolment. To learn more about the courses you will undertake in this program please refer to program structure.
Program structure
Introductory courses (7) 84 units
- CRM101Introduction to Criminology
- CRM102Understanding Crime
- CRM103Punishment and Corrections
- CRM105 Policing
- JST101Justice and the Australian Legal System
- SCS101Foundations of Human Behaviour
- SCS110Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
Developing and Graduate courses (6) 72 units
- CRM204Applied Crime Prevention
- CRM205Criminal Law
- CRM206 Professional Development
- CRM304Professional Ethics and Integrity Management
- CRM308Diversity, Crime and Justice
- SCS225Social Research
Discipline Elective courses (5) 60 units
Select five (5) discipline electives from:
CRM201Criminal Profiling & Intelligence
CRM203Homicide, Investigations & Forensic Science
CRM302Youth Justice & Restorative Justice
CRM305Professional Placement
CRM307Crime Research Methods
CRM309Working with Victims and Offenders
CRM310Introduction to Cyber Crime
JST202 International Justice and Human Rights
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.
Program notes
- Each study period, you have the choice to switch between full-time and part-time study. Full-time study is enrolling in three or more courses per study period, while part-time study is one or two courses per study period.
- The total number of units required to complete the program is 288 units.
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- Program structures are subject to change
Award requirements
To attain the award of Bachelor of Criminology and Justice, students are required to
- Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses (120 units)
Exit points
Diploma in Criminology and Justice Studies
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How to apply
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Entry requirements
Completion of Year 12 or equivalent
- Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank: 50.00
- Recommended prior study: English
You may be eligible for a selection rank, which can help you get into university, If you:
- have completed Year 12 (no matter how long ago)
- have a TAFE/VET qualification
- have relevant work experience, or
- have studied at university before (even if you didn’t complete your studies)
To learn more about pathways visit program page Bachelor of Criminology and Justice
For more detailed admissions information and criteria, visit Admissions explained.
Please refer to Application datesfor the closing dates to submit an applications to study at UniSC.
If you've completed prior study or have relevant work experience, you may, under specified conditions, be eligible for credit towards your USC degree.
Visit Credit Transfer and How to apply for credit for more information.
Career opportunities
- Community corrections officer
- Criminal justice policy officer
- Criminologist/crime researcher
- Custodial corrections officer
- Police or law enforcement officer
- Security/intelligence analyst
- Youth justice officer
Career outlook
- Customs Officers:
- $75K to $93K
- Detectives:
- $93K to $120K
- Intelligence and Policy Analysts:
- $93K to $120K
- Police:
- $93K to $120K
- Policy and Planning Managers:
- Over $120K
- Prison Officers:
- $93K to $120K