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This degree will prepare you for work in state and federal police, in courts and corrections, government departments and for work in community based agencies delivering criminal justice courses.

In addition to the full 3-year Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Criminology, this course also provides the option of completing a 1-year Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice or 2-year Associate Degree of Criminology and Criminal Justice, providing flexibility with your studies and career pathways. The Diploma and Associate Degree qualification also enable you to recommence studies at a later date to complete your full Bachelor level degree. Its a great way to develop your knowledge and qualifications as you develop your career.

Through this degree, you will learn to understand crime data, why crime rates and types vary in different countries and across remote, regional and urban settings. Youll also learn to evaluate the effectiveness of different crime prevention strategies and policies, as well as develop a knowledge of criminal justice courses in international jurisdictions.

You will engage with debates about the interaction between the criminal justice system and groups in society who are over represented as victims, offenders or both. Consider the influence of factors such as disadvantage, ethnicity, aboriginality, disability, age and gender and the effect of these factors on access to justice.

Students in this degree will develop the practical skills and knowledge to prepare them for work or further study. Assessments are informed by practical examples of the requirements of industry, practical experience in the field and presentations by those already in the field. This course also offers foundational research knowledge for students wanting to pursue post graduate studies or who would like to develop their research skills in industry. You can also choose to complete either a second major (8 courses) or two minors (4 courses each) from specified study areas.

Major options: Community and Human Services, Behavioural Studies, Sociology, IT security.

The degree was developed in consultation from students, justice and community based agencies.