Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice

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 programs.You’ll learn to understand crime data, why crime rates and types vary in different countries and across remote, regional and urban settings.

You’ll also learn to evaluate the effectiveness of different crime prevention strategies and policies, as well as develop a knowledge of criminal justice programs 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.In this degree, students 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 program 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 a minor or second major from one of the following study areas including Community and Human Services, Behavioural Studies (Psychology) and Social Science/Sociology.

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

Sample structures are just one example of the many options available within your chosen course. Please contact Federation University for further information on available options.

Please note this is a sample structure only and is not to be used for enrolment purposes. To enrol, please refer to the information provided to you by Federation University for your individual program structure or view our enrolment information page.

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Year 1

Semester 1

CRIME TO PUNISHMENT: PROCESSES AND INSTITUTIONS CRJUS1285, 15 credit points

CRIME IN CONTEMPORARY CONTEXTS CRJUS1286, 15 credit points

SUCCESSFUL LEARNING AT UNIVERSITY FEAFN1001, 15 credit points

THE SOCIOLOGICAL IMAGINATION SOSCI1002, 15 credit points

Semester 2

BRAINS AND BEHAVIOUR BEHAV1002, 15 credit points

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION FOR PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE CHSUG1002, 15 credit points

EXPLANATIONS OF CRIME CRJUS1287, 15 credit points

INTRODUCTION TO FIRST NATIONS PERSPECTIVES FEAFN1102, 15 credit points

Year 2

Semester 1

AUSTRALIAN CRIMINAL COURTS IN INTERNATIONAL CONTEXT CRJUS2100, 15 credit points

POLICING IN PRACTICE CRJUS2474, 15 credit points

Semester 2

PUNISHMENT, PENALTY AND REHABILITATION: AUSTRALIAN AND INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES CRJUS2300, 15 credit points

LOCATING CRIME IN URBAN, REGIONAL AND RURAL CONTEXTS CRJUS2472, 15 credit points

CRIME PREVENTION, REDUCTION AND CONTROL CRJUS2475, 15 credit points

Elective Choices Lifespan Human Development (15 credit points) Abnormal Behaviour and Disorders (15 credit points) Behaviour in the workplace (15 credit points) Forensic Behavioural Science (15 credit points) Health and Behaviour Change (15 credit points) Counselling Theory and Practice (15 credit points) Theories and Practices of Group Work (15 credit points) Community Practice Approaches (15 credit points) Models of Case Management (15 credit points) Social Policy and Social Change (15 credit points) Critical Practice Approaches (15 credit points) Counselling for Individuals and Families (15 credit points) Health and Wellbeing in Diverse Communities (15 credit points) Ethics and Values for Professional Practice (15 credit points) Public Policy and Political Systems (15 credit points) Community Activism and Social Change (15 credit points) Social Media for Activism (15 credit points) Regional Development (15 credit points) Community Organising (15 credit points) Lifespan Human Development (15 credit points) Abnormal Behaviour and Disorders (15 credit points) Behaviour in the workplace (15 credit points) Forensic Behavioural Science (15 credit points) Health and Behaviour Change (15 credit points) Counselling Theory and Practice (15 credit points) Theories and Practices of Group Work (15 credit points) Community Practice Approaches (15 credit points) Models of Case Management (15 credit points) Social Policy and Social Change (15 credit points) Critical Practice Approaches (15 credit points) Counselling for Individuals and Families (15 credit points) Health and Wellbeing in Diverse Communities (15 credit points) Ethics and Values for Professional Practice (15 credit points) Public Policy and Political Systems (15 credit points) Community Activism and Social Change (15 credit points) Social Media for Activism (15 credit points) Regional Development (15 credit points) Community Organising (15 credit points)

Year 3

Semester 1

YOUNG PEOPLE: RISK TO CORRECTIONS CRJUS3202, 15 credit points

VICTIMS IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM CRJUS3478, 15 credit points

RESEARCH METHODS IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES FEAFN3001, 15 credit points

Elective Choices Technologies, Power and Politics (15 credit points) Technologies, Power and Politics (15 credit points) Examining Race and Ethnicity (15 credit points) Sociology of Sport (15 credit points) Sociology of Sport (15 credit points) Applied Ethics in Contemporary Societies (15 credit points) Lifespan Human Development (15 credit points) Abnormal Behaviour and Disorders (15 credit points) Behaviour in the workplace (15 credit points) Forensic Behavioural Science (15 credit points) Health and Behaviour Change (15 credit points) Counselling Theory and Practice (15 credit points) Theories and Practices of Group Work (15 credit points) Community Practice Approaches (15 credit points) Models of Case Management (15 credit points) Social Policy and Social Change (15 credit points) Critical Practice Approaches (15 credit points) Counselling for Individuals and Families (15 credit points) Health and Wellbeing in Diverse Communities (15 credit points) Ethics and Values for Professional Practice (15 credit points) Indigenous Societies in Contemporary Australia (15 credit points) Indigenous Societies in Contemporary Australia (15 credit points) Sociology of Families and Relationships (15 credit points) Sociology of Genders, Sexes and Sexualities (15 credit points) Sociology of Health and Illness (15 credit points) Sociology of Deviance (15 credit points) Sociology of Families and Relationships (15 credit points) Sociology of Genders, Sexes, and Sexualities (15 credit points) Sociology of Health and Illness (15 credit points) Sociology of Deviance (15 credit points)

Semester 2

WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS AND AGENCIES CRJUS3203, 30 credit points

JUSTICE RESPONSES TO DIFFERENCE CRJUS3303, 15 credit points

CAPSTONE PROJECT SOSCI3005, 15 credit points

Elective Choices Technologies, Power and Politics (15 credit points) Technologies, Power and Politics (15 credit points) Examining Race and Ethnicity (15 credit points) Sociology of Sport (15 credit points) Sociology of Sport (15 credit points) Applied Ethics in Contemporary Societies (15 credit points) Lifespan Human Development (15 credit points) Abnormal Behaviour and Disorders (15 credit points) Behaviour in the workplace (15 credit points) Forensic Behavioural Science (15 credit points) Health and Behaviour Change (15 credit points) Counselling Theory and Practice (15 credit points) Theories and Practices of Group Work (15 credit points) Community Practice Approaches (15 credit points) Models of Case Management (15 credit points) Social Policy and Social Change (15 credit points) Critical Practice Approaches (15 credit points) Counselling for Individuals and Families (15 credit points) Health and Wellbeing in Diverse Communities (15 credit points) Ethics and Values for Professional Practice (15 credit points) Indigenous Societies in Contemporary Australia (15 credit points) Indigenous Societies in Contemporary Australia (15 credit points) Sociology of Families and Relationships (15 credit points) Sociology of Genders, Sexes and Sexualities (15 credit points) Sociology of Health and Illness (15 credit points) Sociology of Deviance (15 credit points) Sociology of Families and Relationships (15 credit points) Sociology of Genders, Sexes, and Sexualities (15 credit points) Sociology of Health and Illness (15 credit points) Sociology of Deviance (15 credit points)

Entry requirements (year 12)

Admissions Criteria for current Year 12 students (2020) and recent secondary graduates (2019 and 2018)

Prerequisites

• Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English

This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.

Guaranteed ATAR

This program has a guaranteed ATAR.If you meet the program pre-requisites and any ‘Essential Requirements for Admission’, we will guarantee you a place in this program with this ATAR. We use the adjusted ATAR, factoring in subject adjustments and SEAS as detailed below.

Subject Adjustments

A study score of 35 in Humanities, any History, Literature, Legal Studies or Philosophy equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 5 points.

SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme)

Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application.

Entry requirements (non year 12)

Admission criteria for applicants with a Higher Education Study

This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Compulsory: Previous higher education studies with results at a pass level, including any 'single subjects of study', or successful completion of a tertiary preparatory program such as the FedUni Foundation Access Studies Program (FAST).

Admission criteria for applications with a Vocational Education and Training study

This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Compulsory: Successful completion of a relevant VET qualification at Certificate III level or higher.

Admission criteria for applications with work and life experience

This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Compulsory: Applicants who have not completed secondary education, or undertaken any TAFE or university studies should include a personal statement detailing all relevant experience to strengthen their application