This degree at Federation University will prepare you for work in state and federal police, courts and corrections, government departments and community-based agencies delivering criminal justice programs.

You’ll learn to understand crime data and why crime rates and types vary in countries and remote, regional and urban settings. 

You’ll also learn to evaluate the effectiveness of different crime prevention strategies and policies and develop a knowledge of criminal justice programs in international jurisdictions.

You will engage in debates about the interaction between the criminal justice system and groups in society who are overrepresented as victims, offenders or both. 

Consider the influence of factors such as disadvantage, ethnicity, aboriginality, disability, age and gender and the effect of these factors on access to justice.

In this degree, students develop practical skills and knowledge to prepare them for work or further study. 

Assessments are informed by practical examples of the industry's requirements, practical experience in the field and presentations by those already in the field. 

This program also offers foundational research knowledge for students wanting to pursue post-graduate studies or who wish to develop their research skills in the industry. 

You can also choose to complete either a second major (8 courses) or two minors (4 courses each) from specified study areas.

Major options: Community and Human Services, Behavioural Studies, Sociology, and IT security.

The degree was developed in consultation with students, justice and community-based agencies.

Work Integrated Learning

This program requires a total of 200 placement hours across 5 weeks.

• Academic transcripts/results
• Graduation/completion certificates for any completed qualifications
• Official English language translations for all documents not in English
• Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable)
• Passport or visa documents (if applicable)
• Confirmations of Enrolment (CoEs) (if applicable)
• Syllabuses/detailed course outlines if you require a credit assessment.

Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or overseas equivalent.

Students with post-school qualifications (e.g. diplomas, advanced diplomas) may be considered for admission with advanced standing or credit (recognition of prior learning).

China:

• Gao San (Senior High Year 3) (Year 12) with an average of 75% in four academic subjects. OR
• 高考Gao Kao cut-off score for Tier 2 Chinese Universities. OR
• Completion of one-year post-secondary study with at least an average score of 70% at a recognized institution.

India: 

• Completion of All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) or Indian School Certificate (CISCE) with an average of 60% in the best four academic subjects*.
• OR Higher Secondary Certificate with an average of 70% (for Punjab and Haryana) or 65% (for other State Boards)in the best four academic subjects*

*excludes local languages, work experience, physical education and other nonacademic subjects

Pathways:

TAFE

Completed Certificate IV, Diploma, or Advanced Diploma qualifications will be considered for admission.

University

Successful completion of at least one (1) Australian university-level (or equivalent) unit will be considered for admission.

Foundation Studies Program

This pre-university program is designed specifically for students to meet the requirements to enter the first year of an undergraduate degree or one of the Higher Education Diplomas.

Note: Foundation Access Studies (FAST) program is not available to international students.