Bachelor of Criminology and Justice

This course is recommended for students with an interest in criminology, social justice and the justice system.

It provides a comprehensive understanding of the nature of criminology and justice and the principal disciplines of law, political science, psychology and sociology, which inform criminological and justice-related issues.

The course adopts a contemporary, international approach to criminology and justice education and seeks to develop well-educated practitioners.

Students examine the nature of crime and social control, as well as a broad range of areas in the domain of justice, including policing, courts, law, corrections and alternative dispute resolution.

Students are required to complete 11 Core units. This will be supported by a supplementary program comprising: an 8-unit major plus 3 elective units and either a capstone unit or 2 practicum units. Alternatively, students may complete any 12 unit major in the School of Arts and Humanities from discipline areas such as Social Science, Youth Work, Psychology, Arts, Addiction Studies, Management or Security studies or any other combination of majors, minors, or elective units from the School of Arts and Humanities or other schools where available. Note: Students are required to complete no less than 6 units at Level 3000.

Year 1 - Semester 1

Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
CRI1107	The Criminal Justice Process	15
CRI1103	Criminology	15
Unit from Major	x1	15
Elective Unit	x1	15

Year 1 - Semester 2

Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
CRI1104	The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour	15
CRI1208	Research Methods I	15
Unit from Major	x1	15
Elective Unit	x1	15

Year 2 - Semester 1

Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
CRI2115	Psychology and Criminal Justice	15
CRI2110	Research Methods II	15
Unit from Major	x1	15
Elective Unit	x1	15

Year 2 - Semester 2

Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
CRI2103	Correctional Studies - Theory and Practice	15
CRI2201	Critical Aspects of Policing	15
Unit from Major	x1	15
Elective Unit	x1	15

Year 3 - Semester 1

Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
CRI3120	Aboriginal Australians in the Criminal Justice System	15
Unit from Major	x3	45

Year 3 - Semester 2

Unit Code
Students undertaking a 12 unit major should enrol in CRI3205, 2 major units and an elective unit in year 3 semester 2. Students undertaking an 8 unit major should enrol in CRI3205, 1 major unit and either CRI3300 or CRI3301 in year 3 semester 2 (CRI3301 is by application only).
CRI3205	Professional Ethics, Accountability and Integrity	15
Unit from Major	x1	15
CRI3300 ^	Criminology and Justice Capstone Project	30
CRI3301 ^	Criminology and Justice Practicum Placement	30

RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES

Unit Code
Note: Acceptance into CRI3302 is by application only
PSY1101	Introduction to Psychology	15
LAW1100	Legal Framework I	15
YWK1220	Youth Issues	15
CSV1101	Introduction to Community Work	15
SCY1117	Intelligence Foundations	15
ADS1151	Addiction Studies: Fundamental Concepts	15
ADS2253	Addiction Studies: Processes of Change	15
SCY2112	Counterterrorism	15
SCH2143	Forensic Skills	15
ADS3458	Addiction Studies: Preventive Practice	15
CRI3302	Criminal Justice Review Project	15

Or any other unit with the approval of the Course Coordinator.

Note: CRI3301 may only be taken following application to and approval by the Practicum Coordinator.

^ Core Option

Unit sets that can be studied as part of this course

One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.

Admission requirement (Band 3)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

AQF Cert IV;
Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
University Preparation Course;
Indigenous University Orientation Course;
Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or
Experience Based Entry Scheme.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
University Preparation Course;
Indigenous University Orientation Course;
Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;
AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

One or more of the majors in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the major for more information.

Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical criminology and justice issues.
Think critically to identify, conceptualise and analyse complex criminology issues.
Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate solutions in criminological situations.
Use digital technologies to access, evaluate and synthesise criminological information.
Communicate knowledge of criminology and justice ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.
Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.
Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values in criminology and justice.
Demonstrate autonomy, responsibility and accountability for own learning in scholarship and professional practice.

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