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Domestic on campus
Commonwealth grant scheme (CGS):
Full-time - $16,992.00 pa
Part-time - $8,496.00 pa
Domestic online
Commonwealth grant scheme (CGS):
Full-time - $16,992.00 pa
Part-time - $8,496.00 pa
Charles Sturt University's Bachelor of Criminal Justice course equips you with the knowledge and skills to be a leader in your community and chosen criminal justice profession. Throughout this degree, you'll learn theory and gain practical knowledge about prisons, people and crime, from historical and contemporary perspectives. You'll understand how different communities approach the same issue from vastly different viewpoints and learn how to work within conflict. This bachelor's degree ensures you have the skills to be a changemaker and work with diverse communities - police/law enforcement, corrections, juvenile justice, victims of crime and their families, people in prison, probation and parole.
You'll graduate with a diverse set of skills as you study a range of subjects including, public safety and security, criminology, sociology, psychology, philosophy, communication, policing/law enforcement and Indigenous studies. You can choose elective subjects that suit your career plans or current workplace.
This criminal justice course has been designed with extensive consultation with the justice sector and academics, to ensure it is vocationally relevant, practical and up-to-date with the latest criminal justice issues. You'll gain a strong theoretical background and highly developed critical and analytical skills in diverse disciplines to take into the workplace.
A work placement forms part of your final year of study and results in many of our students transitioning to graduate employment in organisations that offer rewarding and satisfying job opportunities that relate directly to their studies.
Our degree incorporates Indigenous cultural competence, so that you learn about Indigenous histories, cultures and contemporary social realities from Indigenous scholars, Elders and community organisations.
From the early stages of your degree, you can apply for a range of international programs. You could take a session or two on exchange at one of our partner institutions across the world, go on a study tour during the holidays, or complete some of your subjects in a unique location.
When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of careers, including:
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
| JST110 | Criminal Justice in Society | 8 credit pts | ||
| COM120 | Reasoning and Writing | 8 credit pts | ||
| SOC101 | Understanding the Social World | 8 credit pts | ||
| JST123 | Indigenous Australians and Justice: An Introduction | 8 credit pts | ||
| PSY111 | Foundations of Psychology for Health and Human Services | 8 credit pts | ||
| JST151 | Preparing for Criminal Justice Practice | 8 credit pts | ||
| JST219 | Criminal Law in Context | 8 credit pts | ||
| JST203 | Punishment and the State | 8 credit pts | ||
| JST204 | Young People and Crime | 8 credit pts | ||
| JST205 | Criminology: History and Theory | 8 credit pts | ||
| JST220 | Gender and Crime | 8 credit pts | ||
| SOC205 | Social Research | 8 credit pts | ||
| HCS310 | Mental Health | 8 credit pts | ||
| JST309 | Indigenous Communities, Criminal Justice and Policing | 8 credit pts | ||
| JST318 | Human Rights and Social Justice | 8 credit pts | ||
| JST320 | Drugs, Crime and Society | 8 credit pts | ||
| JST321 | Justice Studies Workplace Learning | 8 credit pts | ||
| JST352 | Professionalism and Resilience in Public Safety and Security | 8 credit pts | ||
| JST353 | Contemporary and Emerging Issues in Crime and Justice | 8 credit pts |
| Select three (3) subjects from the following: | ||||
| EMG100 | Introduction to Emergency Management | 8 credit pts | ||
| JST117 | Introduction to Intelligence | 8 credit pts | ||
| JST264 | Undergraduate International Study Experience | 8 credit pts | ||
| JST313 | Investigative Interviewing | 8 credit pts | ||
| JST337 | Crimes of the Powerful | 8 credit pts | ||
| JST338 | Crime, Media and Culture | 8 credit pts | ||
| JST339 | Sentencing Law and Practice | 8 credit pts | ||
| HCS205 | Child Abuse and Child Protection | 8 credit pts | ||
| PSY113 | Child and Adolescent Psychology | 8 credit pts | ||
| PSY211 | Psychology of Crime | 8 credit pts | ||
| PSY218 | Psychology of Addiction | 8 credit pts | ||
| PSY313 | Psychology and the Legal System | 8 credit pts | ||
| PHL202 | Ethics | 8 credit pts |
Brush up on your skills with our short, online subjects that prepare you for university. Topics range from essay writing and grammar, to maths, statistics, and chemistry - best of all they're free for most Australian residents. Visit Study Link to see our full range of subjects.
As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.
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We have scholarships and grants, totalling over $11 million annually!
They cover various areas such as academic performance, volunteering, sports achievements, community service, specific courses, on-campus living and individuals in unique circumstances.
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Recognition of Prior Learning will be assessed on an individual basis. Students who believe they may be eligible for credit based on prior study should make an application for credit.
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.
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