- Developed in consultation with Queensland Police Service
- Opportunities for interaction with regional professional bodies
- Recognised pathway into policing, security, paralegal or corrections careers
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Justice and Legal Studies
Award abbreviation: BJustice&LegalStud
QTAC code: 011181
OP/Rank for 2012 entry: OP-18 / Rank-63
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: AR322
CRICOS code: 059490A. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Gain insight into social problems that relate to law, justice and crime, and examine the social impact of the criminal justice system.
This program combines key elements of studies in criminology, social justice and law to produce graduates who can work in a broad range of justice-related fields. You develop an understanding of legal institutions and processes, and theoretical and problem-solving approaches to current socio-legal issues. Analytical skills are grounded in an appreciation of relevant ethical issues. Courses explore issues in crime and justice, policies of crime prevention, as well as issues in policing and criminal law. You also examine select areas of substantive law through a minor in legal studies.
Career opportunities
Police and corrective services, court system, advocacy, legal administration, community legal services, policy development, paralegal.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information.
- Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business for program advice.
Program Leader
Anna Bishop
Tel: +61 7 5459 4804
Email: abishop@usc.edu.au
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 18 required courses and 6 electives.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses including core courses.
- Complete no more than 6 courses from the School of Business or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
- Register your selected Majors and Minors with Student Administration.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- The electives can be used to complete an additional minor.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, refer to the Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Concepts in Human Occupation
COR110 Introduction to Psychology A
COR111 Human Physiology
Introductory courses
5 required courses
BUS103 Human Anatomy
INT140 Participation in Occupation
JST101 Introduction to Psychology B
JST102 Occupational Therapy Theory
SCS110 Introduction to Human Development
Advanced courses
1 required advanced course
CMN213 Science Research Methods
6 required advanced Justice Studies courses
JST201 Functional Anatomy
JST202 Occupational Therapy Skills
JST203 Evaluation of Occupational Performance
JST205 Neurological Causes of Occupational Dysfunction
SCS211 Foundations of Practice: Identifying the Occupational Therapist Role in Practice
SCS235 Enabling Occupation: The Child and Adolescent
4 required Legal Studies courses
CMN228 Enabling Occupation: The Adult
HRM221 Psychosocial Aspects of Occupational Therapy
LGL201 Foundations of Practice: Identifying Occupational Therapist Skills in Practice
LGL202 Enabling Occupation: The Older Person
Elective courses
Select 6 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 288
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Justice and Legal Studies Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.
Year 1
- Two (2) core courses:
One core course should be studied in your first semester and one in your second semester - Four (4) required introductory level courses
- Two (2) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Core courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Torts A | |||
| COR110 Contracts A | |||
| COR111 Torts B |
Required courses (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| INT140 Contracts B | |||
| JST101 Social Research | |||
| JST102 Property A | |||
| SCS110 Constitutional Law |
Elective courses (2)
Select 2 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 2
- Six (6) required courses
- Two (2) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Required courses (6)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS103 Equity & Trusts | |||
| CMN213 Property B | |||
| CMN228 Corporations Law | |||
| JST201 Civil Procedure | |||
| JST202 Creativity, Design and Communication Project | |||
| SCS235 Social Sciences and Humanities Project |
Elective courses (2)
Select 2 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 3
- Six (6) required courses
- Two (2) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Required courses (6)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRM221 Administrative Law | |||
| JST203 Professional Conduct | |||
| JST205 Evidence | |||
| LGL201 Regulation | |||
| LGL202 Communication and Thought | |||
| SCS211 Introductory Bioscience |
Elective courses (2)
Select 2 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 288