About this program
The University of Canberra's Bachelor of Justice Studies is a three-year degree (72 credit points) that takes a broad view of the justice sector rather than specialising narrowly in criminology or policing. Units span criminal justice, social justice, environmental justice, Indigenous justice and family law, with electives in human rights and judicial administration.
A 75-hour internship in a justice workplace is required, with past placements at community legal centres, courts, the Commonwealth Ombudsman, government departments and Legal Aid ACT, and a capstone that includes practical dispute management. Entry is a selection rank of about 65 with alternative pathways available. It suits students who want to work across the justice system as policy officers, probation and parole officers, police, corrections officers or public servants, without doing a full law degree.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 6 parts
Year 1, Semester 1
2 units- 11252Dispute Management
- 11251Foundations of Law and Justice
Year 1, Semester 2
4 units- 12105Crime, Criminology and Criminal Justice
- 11236Investigating and Explaining Society
- 11257Law and Society
- 12104Social Justice
Year 2, Semester 1
2 units- 11258Advocacy and Communication
- 11259Gender and the Legal System
Year 2, Semester 2
2 units- 12046BGL Internship A
- 11784Human Rights Law
Year 3, Semester 1
2 units- 12101Current Issues in Criminology
- 12103Indigenous Justice
Year 3, Semester 2
2 units- 11254Capstone Law and Justice
- 12102Environmental Justice
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means: . - Year 12 ATAR . - other Australian Qualification . - work experience . - overseas qualification . We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes. More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
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