In this dual qualification you first complete the Diploma of Justice Studies at TAFE Brisbane, and then complete the degree at either South Bank or USC’s Sippy Downs campus.
This diploma provides skills and knowledge for workers to excel in a range of justice-related clerical positions in all levels of government and community services. Graduates have an understanding of the mechanisms of the justice system and are able to work with local communities in the provision of services. The bachelor component provides a complementary theoretical grounding in justice and legal studies, including studies in criminology, social justice and law. Refer to the Bachelor of Justice and Legal Studies for more information.
This diploma provides skills and knowledge for workers to excel in a range of justice-related clerical positions in all levels of government and community services. Graduates have an understanding of the mechanisms of the justice system and are able to work with local communities in the provision of services. The bachelor component provides a complementary theoretical grounding in justice and legal studies, including studies in criminology, social justice and law. Refer to the Bachelor of Justice and Legal Studies for more information.
Career opportunities
Refer to separate entry for the Bachelor of Justice and Legal Studies.
Teaching mode
There are different teaching modes between the TAFE Brisbane diploma modules and the University’s Bachelor of Justice and Legal Studies courses. Diploma modules are face-to-face teaching with performance-based assessment. The University’s Bachelor of Justice and Legal Studies courses include three or four hours of contact per course per week, generally in the mode of a one-hour lecture and two-hour tutorial. Students complete a further six to seven hours of self-directed learning per course per week. The self-directed learning consists of readings, research, assignments and other assessment items.
Please note: This full-time program commences only in Semester 1 each year. New students are not required to complete any USC courses until they complete their TAFE Brisbane diploma.
Program structure
Program structure
This program is an articulation between TAFE Brisbane and the University of the Sunshine Coast.
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete all courses as per study plan listed below.
- Present your completed Diploma of Justice Studies to enable 8 courses (96 units) of transfer credits to be applied to your academic record.
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.
TAFE Brisbane
Students study the Diploma of Justice Studies at TAFE Brisbane and USC will award credit for the Diploma as specified below.
8 courses credit:
COR109 Contracts B
GEN199 Unspecified Introductory General Elective
JST101 Criminal Law: An Introduction
JST102 Advanced Strategic Management
JST199 Introductory Justice Elective x 2
JST299 Advanced Justice Elective
LGL201 Marketing Communication
University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
Students will complete 16 courses within the USC degree component, either at South Bank or USC’s Sippy Downs campus.
Introductory courses (2)
INT140 Sport and Event Marketing
SCS110 Marketing of Social Causes
Advanced courses (11)
BUS203 Marketing Research Project
CMN213 Contemporary and Emerging Marketing Perspectives
CMN228 Property Economics
JST201 Building Studies 2
JST202 Property Law
JST203 Property Investment Valuation and Market Analysis
JST205 Property Research Project
HRM221 Property Development and Project Management Processes
LGL202 Statutory and Specialist Valuation
SCS211 Research Methods in Psychology B
SCS235 Social Psychology
Elective courses (3)
Select 3 elective courses (at least two of which must be advanced level [200/300 coded] courses) from the Faculty of Arts and Business courses available at South Bank. Students can also access the full suite of electives from either faculty (Arts and Business, or Science, Health, Education and Engineering), on campus at Sippy Downs.