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Bachelor of Justice Studies (248JA.2)
Please note these are the 2018 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58.45 | On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
3.0 years |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra Law School |
367033 | |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
3.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra Law School |
076970K | |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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View requirements | ||
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
Enter the justice system with confidence
Our Bachelor of Justice Studies will equip you with an in-depth understanding of the structure, concepts and underlying principles of the justice system. It will introduce you to the issues that arise in developing, managing and administering justice policy and give you the tools to undertake those tasks successfully. Choose from a range of specialist electives that most interest you such as judicial administration in civil and family law or criminal justice issues.
Study a Bachelor of Justice Studies at UC and you will:
- learn the fundamentals of the Australian justice system – its core concepts, structure and principals
- draw on a multi-disciplinary approach that includes judicial administration, sociology, criminal law, human rights, management, communications, psychology, human resources and government studies
- understand the social, legal, economic and political environment affecting the justice sector
- analyse and evaluate information to complete a range of activities relevant to the sector
- gain the knowledge and skills to work in many different roles in research, operations, policy or advocacy in the justice sector
- apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, well-developed judgment and responsibility
- work both individually and collaboratively to investigate justice sector issues and creatively solve problems that arise in that sector.
Work-integrated learning
During you course you will be encouraged to use your knowledge of contemporary issues and innovations in the justice sector by undertaking at least one industry-based work placement.
Career opportunities
- Policy development and administration
- Court administration
- Law enforcement and security
- Corrective services
- Criminological research
- Law reform
Course specific information
If you don’t meet the entry requirements for this course you can apply for an Associate Degree of Justice Studies. You’ll then have the option of transferring into the Bachelor of Justice Studies at the end of first year if your grade average is strong.
Students based in Canberra can also combine the Bachelor of Justice Studies with the Bachelor of Forensic Studies or the Bachelor of Law to enroll in a double degree.
Professional accreditation
None.
Normal UC requirements for admission to an undergraduate course.
Assumed knowledge
None.
Periods course is open for new admissions
This course is not open for new admissions.
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Bachelor of Justice Studies (248JA) | 72 credit points
Forensic Evidence and the Law (8064) | 3 credit points — Level 3
- Students must pass one of the following majors, or select 18 credit points of open elective units.
Violence, the Nation-State and Terrorism (6603) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Governance in an Information Age (7069) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Introduction to Public Policy (7074) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sociology of Health (7086) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Violence, the Nation-State and Terrorism (6603) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Governance in an Information Age (7069) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Introduction to Public Policy (7074) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sociology of Health (7086) | 3 credit points — Level 3
- Select 1 of the following options:
- This option is only for students in the Bachelor of Social Science.
- This option is for students who are NOT in the Bachelor of Social Science.
Note:
- From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered at the Bruce campus. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
Problem Analysis and Statistics (8732) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Problem Analysis and Statistics (8732) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Note:
- From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered at Bruce campus. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
Feminist Politics (9559) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Asia-Pacific Politics (9565) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Note:
- 1. From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered at the Bruce campus. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
- 2. From Semester 1 2018 unit 6606 Government-Business Relations is no longer offered. Students complete unit 8296 Introduction to Politics & Government instead.
Commercialisation (6351) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Note:
- From 2019 the unit code for 6365 Systems Analysis and Modelling has changed to 11486.
- From 2020 unit 6388 Document and Workflow Management has been replaced by unit 11481 Workflow and Process Management.
Management Information Systems (9524) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Econometrics (9540) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Violence, the Nation-State and Terrorism (6603) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Ethics and Public Policy (9555) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Feminist Politics (9559) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Asia-Pacific Politics (9565) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Asia-Pacific Politics (9565) | 3 credit points — Level 3
- Students may not be able to select from all majors, as some units within may have already been completed in other areas of the course.
- Unit Levels: In selecting electives students should note that no more than 30 credit points at Level 1 is permitted for the entire course.
- Must pass 3 credit points from anywhere in the University.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Semester 2
One Restricted Choice Unit
Summer Term
Two Open Elective Units
Winter Term
One Restricted Choice Unit
Open Elective Unit
Year 2
Semester 2
One Restricted Choice Unit
Summer Term
Two Open Elective Units
Winter Term
Open Elective Unit
One Restricted Choice Unit
Year 1
Semester 2
One Restricted Choice Unit
Winter Term
Two Open Elective Units
Year 2
Semester 1
Four Restricted Choice Units
Semester 2
One Restricted Choice Unit
Winter Term
Two Open Elective Units
Year 3
Semester 1
One Restricted Choice Unit
Two Open Elective Units
Year 1
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Two Restricted Choice Units
Year 3
Year 1
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Three Restricted Choice Units
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
One Restricted Choice Unit
Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Two Restricted Choice Units
Year 1
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Two Restricted Choice Units
Two Open Elective Units
Semester 2
One Restricted Choice Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Open Elective Units
Two Restricted Choice Units
Semester 2
Two Restricted Choice Units
Year 4
Semester 1
One Restricted Choice Unit
Two Open Elective Units
Course duration
Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Graduates are expected to be able to apply their knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, well-developed judgment and responsibility. They will be able to work both individually and collaboratively to investigate justice sector issues and creatively solve problems that arise in that sector. | Problem solving: The ability to apply problem-solving processes in novel situations; to identify and analyse problems then formulate and implement solutions; Working independently and with others: The ability to plan their own work, be self-directed, and use interpersonal skills and attitudes to work collaboratively; Professionalism and social responsibility: The capacity and intention to use professional knowledge and skills ethically and responsibly, for the benefit of others and the environment. |
| The Bachelor of Justice Studies equips students with broad theoretical and technical knowledge about many areas of the justice sector, including policy development and administration, court administration, law enforcement and security, corrective services, criminological research, community legal centres and law reform bodies. | Analysis and inquiry: The ability to gather information, and to analyse and evaluate information and situations in a systematic, creative and insightful way. |
| The aim of the Bachelor of Justice Studies is to develop graduates who have the relevant cognitive, technical and communication skills to undertake professional roles in research, operations, policy or advocacy in the justice sector. Graduates are expected to understand the social, legal, economic and political environment affecting the justice sector and to be able to analyse and evaluate information to complete a range of activities relevant to the sector; analyse generate and transmit solutions to sector problems and transmit knowledge and ideas relevant to the sector to others. | Communication: The ability to present knowledge, ideas and opinions effectively and communicate within and across professional and cultural boundaries. |
Majors
- Major in Justice Studies (MJ0147)
- Major in National Security (MJ0174)
- Major in Management (MJ0086)
- Major in Entrepreneurship (MJ0143)
- Major in Sociology and Social Policy (MJ0106)
- Major in Financial Services (MJ0040)
- Major in Legal Studies (Business) (MJ0295)
- Major in Politics and International Relations (MJ0173)
- Major in Managing Human Resources (MJ0087)
- Major in Event Management (MJ0126)
- Major in Law and Society (MJ0080)
- Major in Information Systems (MJ0059)
- Major in Applied Economics (MJ0005)
- Major in International Management (MJ0064)
- Major in Politics & Government (MJ0093)
- Major in Law and Technology (MJ0081)
- Major in Accounting (MJ0002)
- Major in Marketing (MJ0089)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Justice Studies | B JusticeSt |
Honours
High performing students may be eligible to enrol in the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course.
Alternative exits
249JA Bachelor of Justice Studies/Bachelor of Forensic Studies
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Prospective Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Bruce Current and Commencing Students | In person, Student Centre Building 1 (take a BGL Faculty course advice ticket) or Email bglstudent@canberra.edu.au |
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