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Bachelor of Criminology and Justice

ProviderUniversity of the Sunshine Coast
Course code: QTAC011181UniversityStudy area: Society and CultureCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Students will develop a strong understanding of Australia’s criminal justice system, including law enforcement, crime policy, the courts, and custodial and community corrections. They will explore the motivations and consequences of criminal behavior, along with questions of social justice, ethics and law reform. In this program students will understand legal institutions and processes, and examine fair and effective methods of crime prevention. They'll learn how to research crime-related issues and develop problem-solving skills as they choose from specialist courses in criminal profiling, cybercrime, international justice, youth justice, homicide and forensic science, and more. They'll also have the chance to complete a professional placement in their final year. For more information, visit Bachelor of Criminology and Justice at UniSC - University of the Sunshine Coast.
Combined degrees: Refer to entries for: B Business/B Criminology and Justice; B Laws/B Criminology and Justice; B Behavioural Science (Psychology)/B Criminology and Justice; B Social Work/B Criminology and Justice.

Entry requirements

Review the available standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years

English requirement
IELTS Academic 6, no band below 5.5

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Student profile

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Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

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