Overview

At the Social Work - Criminology and Justice Bachelor from the University of the Sunshine Coast , you’ll be taught about how sociological influences can impact offending and gain a deep understanding of Australia’s criminal justice system, including areas of law enforcement, crime policy, the court system and custodial and community corrections.

In this programme you will:

Learn about social inequality and how to make a difference in the legal system
Complete two field placements where you’ll learn practical skills
Research crime-related issues and develop problem solving skills
Choose from specialist courses in criminal profiling and intelligence, youth justice and restorative justice, homicide, forensic science and more
Have the opportunity to complete a professional placement in your final year

Career

At-risk youth support
Community agencies
Community development and education
Crime and justice research and policy
Crime victim support services
Government agencies
Mental health
Offender transition-from-prison programmes
Organisational management
Policy development and analysis
Private practice
Social research
Youth advocacy

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Group Processes and Practice

Therapeutic Communication Skills

Criminology

Understanding Crime

Punishment and Corrections

Policing

Justice and the Australian Legal System

Human Behaviour

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-29 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-28 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Sippy Downs, Australia

Disciplines

Social Work Criminal Law Criminology View 53 other Bachelors in Criminal Law in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS Code: 088622J

For entry into most USC 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.

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Tuition Fees

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29500 AUD / year

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15434 AUD / year

≈ 15434 AUD / year

Additional Details

National Students are Commonwealth supported.

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