Bachelor of Justice Studies

Bachelor

Do your career justice in the nation's capital The Bachelor of Justice Studies will equip you with an in-depth understanding of the structure, concepts and underlying principles of the justice system.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Course Code

SCB001.1, 65

About this course

Do your career justice in the nation's capital

The Bachelor of Justice Studies will equip you with an in-depth understanding of the structure, concepts and underlying principles of the justice system. Within the unique legal context of the nation's capital - which covers both ACT and federal jurisdictions - you'll explore the practical and theoretical issues that arise in developing, managing and administering justice policy.

Choose to study the specialist electives which interest you, including human rights, judicial administration in civil and family law, or criminal justice issues. You'll gain skills in advocacy, communication, problem solving, negotiation and mediation, and will graduate work-ready for a range of professional roles in the civil and criminal justice sectors, responsible for developing and implementing justice policy and improving access to justice.

What you will learn

learn the fundamentals of the Australian justice system - its core concepts, structure and principles
understand the social, legal, economic and political environment affecting the justice sector
broad theoretical and technical knowledge about many areas of the justice sector
analyse and generate solutions to problems and transmit knowledge and ideas relevant to the sector to others
apply your knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, well-developed judgement and responsibility
analyse and evaluate information to complete a range of activities relevant to the justice sector
work both individually and collaboratively to investigate issues and creatively solve problems that arise within the justice sector
develop the relevant cognitive, technical and communication skills to undertake professional roles in research, operations, policy or advocacy.

Career pathways

Probation and parole officer
Police officer
Policy Officer
Border protection officer
Community corrections officer
Public servant
Course-specific information

The Bachelor of Justice Studies is not an accredited course, but is taught in conjunction with the Bachelor of Laws degree, which is accredited by the ACT Law Society.

Credit for prior study or work

A credit transfer arrangement is available for this course for the following institutions:

Canberra Institute Of Technology

Diploma of Government (PSP50122) (30523)

Diploma of Legal Services (BSB52215) (30398)

Diploma of Paralegal Services (30378)

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Law & Paralegal Studies courses at University of Canberra.

88.4%

Overall satisfaction

89.9%

Skill scale

58%

Teaching scale

81.4%

Employed full-time

$64k

Average salary

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