Bachelor of Social Science (Criminal Justice)

What is this course about?

CSU's Bachelor of Social Science (Criminal Justice) course is designed to enhance the knowledge and professional capacities of people involved in occupations related to criminal justice and social justice.

About the course

Charles Sturt University's Bachelor of Social Science (Criminal Justice) course contains a core of vocationally relevant subjects which will enhance the knowledge and professional capacities of people involved in occupations related to the operation and administration of criminal justice and social justice.

Key points

  • students will graduate with the award Bachelor of Social Science (Criminal Justice)
  • this degree has been designed with extensive consultation with police, the justice community and academics, to ensure it is vocationally relevant and up to date with latest issues
  • through a proactive placement with a justice organisation, students gain a systematic introduction to the professional environment

Your course is recognised by industry

The Bachelor of Social Science (Criminal Justice) is a nationally accredited and registered award in tertiary education.

Hands-on experience

As a result of the integration of field work placements into the course, students gain an important introduction to diverse professional environments.

Campus

Bathurst

Duration

  • 3 years full-time on campus
  • 6 years part-time on campus
  • 6 years distance education

Admission rank cut-offs

65.00

CRICOS code

022895G

Graduation requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.

Course structure

More information about subjects and course structure.

Career opportunities

Ready to make a real difference to the world? Discover more about where this course could take you.

Admission requirements

To study this course, you will need to indicate your likelihood of success through previous studies and other attainments and experience.

Cost of study

When weighing up the costs of study, consider the benefits of having the qualification you need to achieve your personal and professional goals.

http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/undergraduate/criminal_justice

At a glance

Study Mode

On campus; Distance education

Where

Bathurst

When

Session 1

Level

Undergraduate

Duration

  • 3 years full-time on campus
  • 6 years part-time on campus
  • 6 years distance education

International?

YES

Indicative ATAR

65.00

How to apply

Admission code/s

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