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University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

  • 20% international / 80% domestic

Bachelor of Criminology and Justice

  • Bachelor

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.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
AR325, 059490A
Study Mode
Online, In person
Domestic Fees
$24,400 per year / $14,624 total
International Fees
$73,200 total
ATAR
50

About this course

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.

In this program you will:

  • 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

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.

If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our English Language Programs.

Minimum entry threshold

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.

Location ATAR/Rank
Sunshine Coast 50.00
Moreton Bay 50.00
Online 50.00
Recommended prior study
English

Study locations

Sunshine Coast

Moreton Bay

Online

Career pathways

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

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Law & Paralegal Studies courses at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).
89.8%
Overall satisfaction
89.8%
Skill scale
73.5%
Teaching scale
71.2%
Employed full-time
$55k
Average salary