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Our courses offer the right balance of practical knowledge and academic excellence and a wide range of study options.

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  • Location:
    Joondalup
  • Study Mode:
    Full-time
    Part-time
  • Delivery Mode:
    On-campus
    Online (Off-campus)
  • Duration:
    3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
  • Faculty:
    Business and Law
  • School:
    Law and Justice
  • Code:
    G81
  • CRICOS:
    057991G
  • Indicative ATAR (TER):
    55

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Bachelor of Criminology and Justice

Recommended for students with an interest in criminology, social justice and the justice system. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the nature of criminology and justice and the principal disciplines of law, political science, psychology and sociology, which inform criminological and justice related issues.

The course adopts a contemporary international approach to criminology and justice education and seeks to develop well-educated practitioners. Students gain a significant background in the contemporary theory and research that informs criminology and justice professions.

Students examine the nature of crime and social control, as well as a broad range of areas in the domain of justice, including policing, courts, law, corrections, family law and alternative dispute resolution. They also develop the skills required for entry-level positions in criminology and justice professions. This approach prepares students for positions of future leadership.

Related careers

Police Officer, Community Corrections Officer, Parole Officer, Youth Justice Officer, Prison Officer, Research & Policy Officer, Family/Juvenile Counsellor, Family Law Case Worker, Child Protection Case Worker, Customs Officer, Security Officer

Further studies

Students interested in progressing further in this area can elect to study the Bachelor of Criminology and Justice Honours.

Further courses

Related studies

The Bachelor of Law / Criminology & Justice is also available in this discipline.

Related courses


This course is available for on-campus study by students with an International student visa.