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Bachelor of Social Work / Criminology and Justice

Learn about the social causes and consequences of crime and disadvantage in this double degree. You’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 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
  • Choose from specialist courses in criminal profiling and intelligence, youth justice and restorative justice, homicide, forensic science and more
  • Have the opportunity to complete a professional placement in your final year

Location

CRICOS code

088622J

Entry threshold

56.00 56.00 ATAR/Rank
ATAR/Rank

Duration

5 years 5 years Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.

Indicative fees

Indicative 2024 fees (A$)

A$12,972 CSP
CSP
A$25,400 / A$127,000 Annual fee / Estimated total fee
Annual fee / Estimated total fee

QTAC code

011221 014321

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2

First and second-year courses available at USC Moreton Bay.

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning
Total courses
40
Total units
480
Duration
5 years 5 years
CRICOS code
088622J
UniSC program code
AR363
Program structure
Introductory courses (12) 144 units

COU176
COU180
CRM101
CRM102
CRM103
CRM105
JST101
SCS101
SCS110
SCS130
SWK100
SWK172

Developing courses (10) 120 units

CRM204
CRM205
CRM206
SCS225
SWK200
SWK202
SWK251
SWK277 Work Integrated Learning Project
SWK278 Social Sciences and Humanities Project
SWK286 K'gari-Fraser Island Field Studies

Graduate courses (10) 168 units

CRM304 Special Field Studies Topic
CRM308 Analytical Sciences
CRM309 Special Research Project
SWK300 Workplace Learning I(36 units)
SWK302 Working With Children, Youth and Families
SWK304 Ethics, Law and the Helping Professions
SWK306 Disability: Culture, Community and Change
SWK400 Professional Ethics and Integrity Management(36 units)
SWK401 Diversity, Crime and Justice
SWK407 Working with Victims and Offenders

Discipline elective courses (4) 48 units

Select 4 discipline elective courses (48 units) from:

CRM201 Social Work Field Education 1
JST202 Community Development and Social Action
CRM203 Direct Practice 1
CRM302 Direct Practice 2
CRM305 Social Work Field Education 2
CRM307 Critical Social Policy Analysis
CRM310 Context Responsive Social Work Practice

Note: CRM307 is a recommended course for students wishing to enrol in the Bachelor of Criminology and Justice
(Honours) program.

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Study sequences

Entry requirements

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.

If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.

English language requirements

You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).

Minimum entry threshold

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.

Location ATAR/Rank
Sunshine Coast 56.00
Moreton Bay 56.00

Additional entry information

English (Units 3 and 4, C)

Program requirements
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.
  • 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
    -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

CSP estimate
A$12,972
Annual tuition fee (A$, 2024)
A$25,400
Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2024)
A$127,000