Understand crime from a social perspective
Learn about the social causes and consequences of crime and disadvantage in this double degree. 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.
- 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.
- Campus note: Subject to external accreditation for USC Moreton Bay campus offering.
- Campus note: Subject to external accreditation for USC Moreton Bay campus offering.
Learn about the social causes and consequences of crime and disadvantage in this double degree. 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 program 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
- Have the opportunity to complete a professional placement in your final year
- Choose from specialist courses in criminal profiling and intelligence, youth justice and restorative justice, homicide, forensic science and more
Career opportunities
- Mental health
- Social research
- Policy development and analysis
- Organisational management
- Community development and education
- Government agencies
- Community agencies
- Private practice
- Crime and justice research and policy
- Youth advocacy and at-risk youth support
- Crime victim support services
- Offender transition-from-prison programs
Accreditation
The social work component of the program is fully accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers, and prepares professionals to work with individuals, families, groups and communities.
Program structure
Introductory courses (13) 156 units
COR109 Italian E
COU176 Italian F
COU180 In-Country Japanese Studies A
CRM101 In-Country Japanese Studies B
CRM102 Japanese C
CRM103 Japanese D
CRM105 About Japan: Current Perspectives
JST101 Japanese E
SCS101 Japanese F
SCS110 Independent Research Project
SCS130 Performance 2
SWK100 Music and Pop Culture
SWK172 Music and Sound for Screen Media
Developing courses (10) 120 units
CRM204 Songwriting 2
CRM205 Music Industry Project
CRM206 Performance 3
SCS225 Game-Based Learning
SWK200 Video Game Analysis
SWK202 Game Art: Characters & Vehicles
SWK251 Professional Games Programming
SWK277 Interactive Narrative: Puzzles and Quests
SWK278 Game Art: Virtual Environments
SWK286 Advanced Games Programming
Graduate courses (9) 108 units
CRM304 Serious Game Project A
CRM308 Serious Game Project B
SWK300 Interactive Narrative: Characters and Worlds(36 units)
SWK302 Digital Media for Fashion
SWK304 Fashion Branding
SWK306 Foundations of Outdoor Environmental Studies
SWK400 Learning in Australian Landscapes(36 units)
SWK401 Human Development and Learning
SWK407 Integrating ICT into Learning
Discipline elective courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 discipline elective courses (48 units) from:
CRM201 Foundations of Literacy and Numeracy
JST202 Engagement and Behaviour in Early Learning
CRM203 Individual Learner Needs
CRM302 Professional Experience: Learning Theories in Early Learning
CRM305 The English Language
CRM307 Teaching Reading and Writing
CRM309 Applied Mathematics *
CRM310 Leading Groups in Outdoor Environments
Note: CRM307 is a recommended course for students wishing to enrol in the Bachelor of Criminology and Justice
(Honours) program.
*First offering in 2020
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 480
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 480 units as outlined in the Program Structure
In order to commence field education placement you must:
- Hold a valid Blue Card, throughout the duration of your program, which is issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian (CCYPCG). You should allow 12 weeks for CCYPCG to issue the card. Note: students who do not possess a valid Blue Card will be unable to complete the field education component of their program and will be unable to meet graduation requirements
- Have a National Criminal History check (by Queensland Police Service or other state/territory authority)
- Travel to attend field education placements
- Please note, while all endeavours will be made to place students in a given semester, this is not guaranteed and students may need to enrol at a later time should a position in an agency be unavailable in the preferred semester
Program notes
- For Sippy Downs students some courses in this program will be taught at the Sunshine Coast Heath Institute
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- Most courses are valued at 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.