Gain insight into social problems that relate to law, justice and crime, and examine the social impact of the criminal justice system.
Studies combine key elements of criminology, social justice and law to lead to a career in justice-related fields. The justice studies component includes courses in policies of crime prevention, international justice and human rights, issues in crime and criminal justice and green and social justice. The legal studies component includes studies in criminal law, family law and employment and industrial law.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2024 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
- # Students must have successfully completed a Diploma of Justice Studies through a nationally recognised training organisation within the last 10 years.
Studies combine key elements of criminology, social justice and law to lead to a career in justice-related fields. The justice studies component includes courses in policies of crime prevention, international justice and human rights, issues in crime and criminal justice and green and social justice. The legal studies component includes studies in criminal law, family law and employment and industrial law.
Career opportunities
Police and corrective services, court system, advocacy, legal administration, community legal services, policy development, paralegal.
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 2 core courses.
- Complete 5 required introductory (100 level) courses.
- Complete 11 required advanced (200/300 level) courses.
- Complete 6 elective courses, 3 must be advanced (200/300 level) courses.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses, including core courses.
- Complete no more than 6 courses from the School of Business or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
- Register any selected Majors or Minors with Student Administration.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- The electives can be used to complete an additional minor.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, refer to the Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Contemporary Accounting Issues
COR110 Auditing and Professional Practice
COR111 Communication and Thought
Introductory courses (5)
5 required courses:
BUS103 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
INT140 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
JST101 Business Law and Ethics
JST102 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
SCS110 Justice and the Australian Legal System
Advanced courses (11)
1 required course:
CMN213 Foundations of Criminology
6 required Justice Studies courses:
JST201 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
JST202 Editing for the Communications Professional
JST203 Policies of Crime Prevention
JST205 International Justice and Human Rights
SCS211 Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice
SCS235 The Administration of Justice: Issues in Policing
4 required Legal Studies courses:
CMN228 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues
HRM221 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
LGL201 The Writer and the Law
LGL202 Employment and Industrial Law
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 elective courses, 3 must be advanced (200/300 level) courses.
Up to 4 electives may be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering
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