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Bachelor of Justice Studies (SCB001.1)
Please note these are the 2024 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
3.0 years |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra Law School |
367035 | |
| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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View requirements | 7 | |
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.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Commonwealth Support Place (CSP)
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.
Research Students
Most domestic Higher Degree by Research students are supported by an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset Scholarship and are not liable for fees up the standard course duration. Find out more about your eligibility here.
AQF Level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
| 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 |
095941B | |
| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
|
|
View requirements | 7 | |
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.
AQF level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
Do your career justice in the nation’s capital
The Bachelor of Justice Studies will equip you with an in-depth understanding of the structure, concepts and underlying principles of the justice system. Within the unique legal context of the nation’s capital – which covers both ACT and federal jurisdictions – you’ll explore the practical and theoretical issues that arise in developing, managing and administering justice policy.
Choose to study the specialist electives which interest you, including human rights, judicial administration in civil and family law, or criminal justice issues. You’ll gain skills in advocacy, communication, problem solving, negotiation and mediation, and will graduate work-ready for a range of professional roles in the civil and criminal justice sectors, responsible for developing and implementing justice policy and improving access to justice.
Study a Bachelor of Justice Studies at UC and you will:
- learn the fundamentals of the Australian justice system – its core concepts, structure and principles
- understand the social, legal, economic and political environment affecting the justice sector
- broad theoretical and technical knowledge about many areas of the justice sector
- analyse and generate solutions to problems and transmit knowledge and ideas relevant to the sector to others
- apply your knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, well-developed judgement and responsibility
- analyse and evaluate information to complete a range of activities relevant to the justice sector
- work both individually and collaboratively to investigate issues and creatively solve problems that arise within the justice sector
- develop the relevant cognitive, technical and communication skills to undertake professional roles in research, operations, policy or advocacy.
Work Integrated Learning
As part of the course’s Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component, you’ll undertake an internship placement of 75 hours in an area of your choosing. You’ll apply practical skills, including analysis, research, problem solving and writing, in a law or justice workplace. Past student internship examples have included time at community legal centres, courts, the Commonwealth Ombudsman, federal and ACT government departments (including Justice and Community Safety), the Australian Federal Police Association, and community organisations, such as Victim Support ACT and Legal Aid ACT.
You’ll also participate in a virtual work experience program where you will study highly practical units, such as dispute management. The program will draw together theoretical, practical and professional skills and knowledge in a capstone project, where you will focus on your real-world area of interest or potential future employment goal.
Career opportunities
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Probation and parole officer
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Police officer
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Policy Officer
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Border protection officer
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Community corrections officer
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Public servant
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Course-specific information
The Bachelor of Justice Studies is not an accredited course, but is taught in conjunction with the Bachelor of Laws degree, which is accredited by the ACT Law Society.
Professional accreditation
None.
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
Assumed knowledge
None.
Periods course is open for new admissions
This course is not open for new admissions.
Credit arrangements
A credit transfer arrangement is available for this course for the following institutions:
Canberra Institute Of Technology
Bachelor of Justice Studies (SCB001) | 72 credit points
- Must pass 24 credit points from anywhere in the University, as a breadth major, a breadth minor and/or as individual units.
Note:
- From Sem 2, 2024 unit 12105 Crime, Criminology and Criminal Justice replaces 11256 Criminal Justice
Note:
- From Sem 2, 2024 unit 12046 BGL Internship A replaces 11253 Law and Justice Internship
Note:
- From Sem 2, 2024 unit 12104 Social Justice replaces 11255 Civil Justice
Advanced Criminal Justice (11261) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Law, Culture and Creativity (11270) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Note:
- From 2022 unit 11266 Human Rights in Context has been replaced by the equivalent unit 11784 Human Right Law. Students who have passed 11266 cannot enrol in unit 11784.
- 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
Year 2
Semester 1
Two Open Elective Units
Semester 2
Specialist Major Restricted Choice Unit
One Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Open Elective Units
Two Specialist Major Restricted Choice Units
Semester 2
Specialist Major Restricted Choice Unit
Two Open Elective Units
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Two Specialist Major Restricted Choice Units
Semester 2
Specialist Major Restricted Choice Unit
Year 3
Year 1
Semester 2
One Open Elective Unit
Year 2
Semester 2
One Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Specialist Major Restricted Choice Units
Semester 2
One Open Elective Unit
Specialist Major Restricted Choice Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Two Open Elective Units
Specialist Major Restricted Choice Unit
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Specialist Major Restricted Choice Unit
Semester 2
Specialist Major Restricted Choice Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Specialist Major Restricted Choice Units
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Semester 2
Specialist Major Restricted Choice Unit
One Open Elective Unit
Year 4
Year 5
Semester 1
Specialist Major Restricted Choice Unit
One Open Elective Unit
Year 6
Semester 1
One Open Elective Unit
Specialist Major Restricted Choice Unit
Year 1
Semester 2
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Semester 2
Specialist Major Restricted Choice Unit
One Open Elective Unit
Year 5
Semester 1
One Open Elective Unit
Specialist Major Restricted Choice Unit
Year 6
Semester 1
Specialist Major Restricted Choice Unit
One Open Elective Unit
Year 7
Course duration
Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Demonstrate a broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge of the justice sector, and the social, legal, economic and political environment that affects it both domestically and globally. | 1.1 UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; and 2.1 UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession. |
| Critically analyse and evaluate legal issues and situations to provide legal insight and propose adversarial and non-adversarial solutions. | 1.3 UC graduates are professional: Use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; and 2.2 UC graduates are global citizens: Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries. |
| Engage in critical reflection to enhance personal performance, self-awareness and adaptability. | 1.6 UC graduates are professional: Take pride in their professional and personal integrity; and 3.1 UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development. |
| Communicate effectively and persuasively, both orally and in writing, for legal and non-legal audiences across professional and cultural boundaries. | 1.2 UC graduates are professional: Communicate effectively; and 2.3 UC graduates are global citizens: Understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures. |
| Demonstrate the initiative, drive and personal integrity required to undertake professional roles in the justice sector and to promote justice in the community. | 1.5 UC graduates are professional: Display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; and 2.6 UC graduates are global citizens: Behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. |
| Investigate justice sector issues, both autonomously and collaboratively, and creatively solve problems that involve legal, cultural and ethical complexities. | 1.4 UC graduates are professional: Work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; and 2.4 UC graduates are global citizens: Communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings. |
Majors
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Justice Studies | B JusticeSt |
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Bruce Current and Commencing Students | In person, Student Centre Building 1 (take a BGL Faculty course advice ticket) or Email bglstudent@canberra.edu.au |
| 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 |
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