UndergraduatePolitical Science & International Relations
Bachelor of Criminology and Justice
University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia
About this program
Learn about 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.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 30 parts
- Program structure
- Introductory courses (7) 84 units
- CRM101Introduction to Criminology
- CRM102Understanding Crime
- CRM103Punishment and Corrections
- CRM105Policing
- JST101Justice and the Australian Legal System
- SCS101Foundations of Human Behaviour
- SCS110Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
- Developing and Graduate courses (6) 72 units
- CRM204Applied Crime Prevention
- CRM205Criminal Law
- CRM206Professional Development
- CRM304Professional Ethics and Integrity Management
- CRM308Diversity
- Crime and Justice
- SCS225Social Research
- Discipline Elective courses (5) 60 units
- Select five (5) discipline electives from:
- CRM201Criminal Profiling & Intelligence
- CRM203Homicide
- Investigations & Forensic Science
- CRM302Youth Justice & Restorative Justice
- CRM305Professional Placement
- CRM307Crime Research Methods
- CRM309Working with Victims and Offenders
- CRM310Introduction to Cyber Crime
- JST202International Justice and Human Rights
- NB. CRM307 is a recommended course for students wishing to enrol in the Bachelor of Criminology and Justice (Honours) program
- Elective courses (6) 72 units
- Select 6 elective courses (72 units) from the undergraduate elective course options including discipline electives listed above. Of these electives
- 3 (36 units) must be developing or graduate level (200/300 coded) courses
- Some courses in this program are offered online. Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus
Admissions
Entry requirements Entry requirements For entry into most UniSC 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 UniSC 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. Minimum entry threshold Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank. Location ATAR/Rank Sunshine Coast 50.00 Moreton Bay 50.00 Online 50.00 Additional entry information Applicants from a non-English speaking background should refer to the English language requirements for further information. Recommended prior study English Inherent academic requirements Prospective students must consider the Inherent Academic Requirements before applying to study this program. Refer to Criminology and Justice - Inherent Academic Requirements
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