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Western Sydney University

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Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice / Bachelor of Social Work

  • Bachelor

This dual degree combines a critical perspective on theories and practices from social work as well as criminology.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
5 years full-time, 10 years part-time
Course Code
088186B
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Mar
Domestic Fees
$26,240 per year / $131,200 total

About this course

This dual degree combines a critical perspective on theories and practices from social work as well as criminology.

Study locations

Liverpool City

Career pathways

As a Criminal and Community Justice and Social Work graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in:

  • Juvenile Justice and probation (Community Corrections)

  • Counselling
  • Group work
  • Community work and community development

  • Research and social policy

Social Worker

Social Workers assess the social needs of individuals, families and groups, assist and empower people to develop and use the skills and resources needed to resolve social and other problems, and further human wellbeing and human rights, social justice and social development.

Welfare Support Worker

Welfare Support Workers provide support, information and advice to clients on emotional, financial, recreational, health, housing and other social welfare matters, and evaluate and coordinate the services of welfare and community service agencies.

Social Researcher

Social Researchers study human behaviour, relationships, society and institutions from current and historical perspectives in order to create a framework to support possible social change and minimise injustice for individuals, families and communities into the future.

Correctional Officers

Correctional officers work in prisons and correctional centres to ensure the safe supervision of inmates. Their duties involve observing prison behaviour, providing advice, administering first aid, assessing risk factors and preparing reports.

Community Worker

Community Workers design and implement strategies and programs to meet community and individual needs and assist individuals, families and groups with social, emotional and financial difficulties to improve quality of life.

Social Policy Adviser

Social Policy Analysts collect and analyse information and data about social issues impacting on individuals, families and communities. This analysis can then inform the design and implementation of social policies by governments to improve peoples' lives.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Law & Paralegal Studies courses at Western Sydney University.
80%
Overall satisfaction
83.1%
Skill scale
61.7%
Teaching scale
66%
Employed full-time
$60k
Average salary