5 years Full time or 10 years Part time
Students will learn about the social causes and consequences of crime and disadvantage in this double degree. They’ll be taught 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 students will learn about social inequality and how to make a difference in the legal system as they research crime-related issues and develop problem solving skills. They’ll complete two field placements where they’ll learn practical skills. Students can choose from specialist courses in criminal profiling and intelligence, youth justice and restorative justice, homicide, forensic science and more. They’ll also have the opportunity to complete a professional placement in their final year. For more information, visit Bachelor of Social Work/Bachelor of Criminology and Justice at UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast.
UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast
Some placement host organisations have chosen to continue requiring COVID-19 vaccination. If you are not fully vaccinated, it is important to know that placement opportunities in your program may be limited and may result in a delay to your placement.
Students must complete two field education placements in third and fourth years at approved agencies. A Suitability Card (Blue Card) is required; refer to institution. The Inherent Academic Requirements of a program are those fundamental skills, capabilities and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the program, while maintaining the academic integrity of that program. For information, visit Inherent Academic Requirements on the UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast website.
For additional information about the admissions criteria for the University of the Sunshine Coast and for this course, refer to UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast’s website.
Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
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Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
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Mental health, social research, disability, policy development, organisational management, Centrelink, community development, private practice, crime and justice research and policy, child protection, crime victim support services, offender transition from prison programs, youth advocacy and at-risk youth support child safety, legal administration.