Bachelor
If you are interested in social justice issues, our Bachelor of Arts offers a number of majors across gender, sustainability, criminology, politics and policy which may be of interest and a wide range of elective options from across the university.
The future of our planet and the environment relies on a fair and just society.
We're proud to offer Justice Studies as a comprehensive, stand-alone degree. In Tasmania, we have a long history of fighting for those who need a voice. The Bachelor of Justice Studies is built on the social and environmental justice issues in our state. This course will challenge you to explore and question justice issues affecting the places where you live, work, play and study.
Turn your passion into action with research-led learning experiences across different justice scenarios. We will support you to interrogate a range of complex justice issues including domestic and international crime, domestic violence, international terror, humanitarian crises, climate change, and species extinction. You'll also gain deeper insights and connection to wider regional, national, and international concerns.
Throughout your degree you will have opportunities to design an elective program that suits your interests and career aspirations. Elective units can be selected from a wide range of options across the university. You can study electives to complete a second major or broaden your degree across business, creative arts or languages. Many students choose to study electives in complementary fields such as sustainability, environmental science, law, criminology and politics.
A 'Justice Practitioner' holds a diverse range of important skills in criminology, human rights, corrective services, forensic studies, sociology, international relations, social justice, environmental justice, Indigenous issues, and humanitarian disaster management. Graduates of this degree will be prepared for work across inter-agency justice contexts as well as broader networked non-government and community support organisations.
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you're not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study at UTAS.
Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available. In 2022, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer into this course was 86.2. The lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive.
Applicants who have recently completed senior secondary studies but have not received an ATAR may still be eligible for admission. We will consider your individual subject results on a case-by-case basis when we assess your application.
For all other majors, please refer to Alternative entry pathways below.
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed a Certificate IV (or equivalent) in any discipline.
Applicants without senior secondary, tertiary or VET / TAFE study can complete a personal competency statement.
Applicants may be eligible for an offer if they have relevant work and / or life experiences which demonstrate a capacity to succeed in this course.
If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors, including economic hardship, serious medical condition or disability.
We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.
All international students will need to meet the minimum English Language Requirements, University General Entry Requirements and any course specific requirements such as pre-requisite subjects, if applicable.
This degree requires an IELTS (Academic) of 6.0, with no individual band less than 5.5, or a PTE Academic score of 50, with no score lower than 42 or equivalent.
For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.
Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a 12th year of education in Australia.
Please review the equivalent undergraduate entry requirements to see the minimum requirement relevant to your country. The ATAR information for this course is located in the "For Domestic Students" section of the entry requirements on this page.
You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies:
If you do not meet the minimum requirements, we offer the Foundation Studies Program.
This course does not have any course specific requirements.
Imagine working for an international organisation like the United Nations, Amnesty International, Australian Human Rights Commission, and Australian Red Cross, within the Police, Department of Justice or Correctional Services.In an environment where government and non-government organisations are now partnering together to overcome justice problems, as a graduate you will be prepared for a diverse choice of career options. You'll graduate with skills to work in and across national government agencies, international government and non-government organisations, and the non-profit and community sectors.
Our graduates pursue employment in a wide range of occupations such as:
In an ever-evolving sector, you'll have the skills to find your niche.
Imagine working for an international organisation like the United Nations, Amnesty International, Australian Human Rights Commission, and Australian Red Cross, within the Police, Department of Justice or Correctional Services.In an environment where government and non-government organisations are now partnering together to overcome justice problems, as a graduate you will be prepared for a diverse choice of career options. You'll graduate with skills to work in and across national government agencies, international government and non-government organisations, and the non-profit and community sectors.
The Bachelor of Justice Studies requires the completion of 300 credit points, including:
In your core units you will complete 75 credit points at Introductory level, 75 credit points at Intermediate level and 50 credit points at Advanced level. The units forming your core can be found in the schedule below, and the sequence you can take them in the course planner.
You may complete most units from across the University as an Elective. The elective space gives you flexibility to broaden your studies across multiple areas in the University, such as Sustainability, Business, Science and Creative Arts or specialise your course in areas closely related to justice studies, such as law, sustainability, environmental studies. There is also an opportunity to complete an entire major in your elective space. It is your choice.
The University is deeply committed to building sustainable futures which is why we've made our Sustainability major readily available in most of our courses. If you want to complete this major, you'll find it under your Electives options when you go to enrol, and you can add it to your study plan yourself. To find out more about the Sustainability major, check the Bachelor of Science.
To select a major from another area, such as from the Bachelor of Business, Fine Arts or Science, you'll need to contact a Student Advisor via U Connect. They'll guide you through adding this to your study plan, and make sure it fits with the rest of your course plan.
For help on how to find and choose your Elective units, see What are Elective units?
Course Planner
If you are starting in 2023 you can find your course planner here. Your course planner gives you a visual representation of your course and will help you plan which units to enrol in and when.
For course planners from previous years, refer to the handbook entry for that year.