Overview

Overview

> Cotribute to the welfare and safety of your community with a career in community justice or law enforcement.

> In our Bachelor of Criminal Justice you’ll gain in-depth knowledge of our justice systems as well as a holistic approach to community justice.

> You will study the law and restorative justice models and learn the contributing factors to why people interact with the legal system (including mental health, drug use and childhood trauma).

> Be a part of criminal and community justice systems that aim to meet community standards and change rates of offending. You’ll graduate work-ready in areas that keep people safe and support the legal system, including:

*prisons

*police

*corrections

*the courts

*youth justice.

> You will learn in a dynamic classroom environment that tests your ideas, builds your practical skills and strengthens your foundational knowledge. In your final year you will undertake a key industry placement to ensure you're confident and work-ready upon graduation.

You’ll gain an excellent understanding of the connected systems that contribute to criminal justice.

Learning Outcome

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

*Exhibit high levels of responsibility, accountability and ethical practice required to work as a professional in the criminal justice system;

*Initiate professional judgement in diverse and challenging settings within the modern criminal justice system;

*Exhibit a range of intellectual and social skills in their understanding of the application of legislation and social policy;

*Develop critical analysis and understanding of relevant areas of criminal justice social science research in specific areas of study;

*Generate, organise and undertake research into relevant aspects of criminal justice;

*Exemplify advanced academic skills in analysis, critical thinking and communication; and

*Advocate, dispute and negotiate with professional competence using a range of well developed communication and interpersonal skills.

Course structure

To attain the Bachelor of Criminal Justice students will be required to complete 288 credit points in total consisting of:

*96 credit points First Year Core units;

*192 credit points Professional Core studies including 24 credit points Capstone studies;

Careers

Your qualification will be widely recognised in areas including:

*police work and law enforcement

*community legal settings

*security and intelligence organisations

*corrections

*community courts

*youth justice

*community services.

Possible job titles include:

*police officer or correctional officer

*customs or border-force officer

*public service administrator

*court administrator

*corrections worker

*community justice worker.