- 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 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
COR110 Employment and Industrial Law
COR111 Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice
Introductory courses
5 required courses
BUS103 The Administration of Justice: Issues in Policing
INT140 Criminal Law: An Introduction
JST101 Family Law: Legal Frameworks and Issues
JST102 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues
SCS110 Communication and Thought
Advanced courses
1 required advanced course
CMN213 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
6 required advanced Justice Studies courses
JST201 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
JST202 Business Law and Ethics
JST203 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
JST205 Justice and the Australian Legal System
SCS211 Foundations of Criminology
SCS235 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
4 required Legal Studies courses
CMN228 Editing for the Communications Professional
HRM221 Policies of Crime Prevention
LGL201 International Justice and Human Rights
LGL202 Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice
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 Research into Journalism | |||
| COR110 Creative Writing B: Novel Ideas | |||
| COR111 Creativity and Literature: Chaucer to Romantics |
Required courses (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| INT140 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns | |||
| JST101 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction | |||
| JST102 Wonderworlds: An Exploration of English Literature | |||
| SCS110 Environment, Heritage and Tourism |
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 Communication and Thought | |||
| CMN213 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| CMN228 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| JST201 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic? | |||
| JST202 Justice and the Australian Legal System | |||
| SCS235 Foundations of Criminology |
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 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change | |||
| JST203 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| JST205 Editing for the Communications Professional | |||
| LGL201 The Writer and the Law | |||
| LGL202 Policies of Crime Prevention | |||
| SCS211 International Justice and Human Rights |
Elective courses (2)
Select 2 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 288