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G81 Bachelor of Criminology and Justice

Recommended for students with an interest in criminology, social justice and the justice system. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the nature of criminology and justice and the principal disciplines of law, political science, psychology and sociology, which inform criminological and justice-related issues.
The course adopts a contemporary international approach to criminology and justice education and seeks to develop well-educated practitioners. Students gain a significant background in the contemporary theory and research that informs criminology and justice professions.
Students examine the nature of crime and social control, as well as a broad range of areas in the domain of justice, including policing, courts, law, corrections, family law and alternative dispute resolution. They also develop the skills required for entry level positions in criminology and justice professions.
This dual approach prepares students for positions of future leadership.

 

 

Careers
Police Officer, Community Corrections Officer, Parole Officer, Youth Justice Officer, Prison Officer, Research and Policy Officer, Family/Juvenile Counsellor,  Family Law Case Worker, Child Protection Case Worker, Customs Officer, Security Officer

 

Students who are unable to complete the Bachelor of Criminology and Justice degree may, with the approval of the Course Coordinator, be eligible to exit with;
- a University Certificate in Criminology and Justice; or
- an Advanced Diploma of Criminology and Justice; or
- an Associate Degree in Criminology and Justice.

 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Standard University admission requirements apply.

 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following modes of delivery - On-campus, and Online.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

The Bachelor of Criminology and Justice requires a minimum of 360 credit points (24 units) and normally requires three years of full time study or the part time equivalent.

 

The degree has the following components:

  1. Core program of 270 credit points (18 units); and
  2. 90 credit point (6 unit) minor program (see approved list below): or
  3. 60 credit point (4 unit) minor program and 2 elective units: or
  4. 90 credit points of elective units (6 units).

 

 

Approved 90 credit point (6 unit) minor programs:

  • MIAADT -Addiction Studies
  • MIAADM -Psychology
  • MIYOU -Youth Work
  • MISEC -Security
  • MIAAEA -Counter Terrorism and Intelligence

or any other 6 unit minor as approved by the Course Coordinator.

 

Approved 60 credit point (4 unit) minor programs:

  • MIAAAH -Management
  • MIAAAG Human Resource Management
  • MIAAFS - Counter Terrorism

or any other 4 unit minor as approved by the Course Coordinator.

 

 

 

 
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 1
CRI1102 Quantitative Research Methods in Criminology&Justice 15
CRI1111 Law and Order 15
CRI1103 Criminology 15
Plus one unit from minor or elective unit
 
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 2
CRI1104 The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour 15
CRI1105 Psychology and Criminal Justice 15
CRI1106 Minority Groups as Offenders and Victims 15
Plus one unit from minor or elective unit
 
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 1
CRI2101 Professional Skills - Case Management 15
CRI2102 Qualitative Research Methods in Criminology&Justice 15
CRI2103 Correctional Studies - Theory and Practice 15
Plus one unit from minor or elective unit
 
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 2
CRI2104 Professional Skills - Counselling and Managing Conflict 15
CRI2105 The Family and Family Law 15
CRI2107 Foundations of Criminal Law 15
Plus one unit from minor or elective unit
 
YEAR THREE - SEMESTER 1
CRI3101 Professional Ethics 15
Plus two units selected from :
CRI3103 Juvenile Justice 15
CRI3104 Organised Crime 15
CRI3105 Community Corrections (Theory and Practice) 15
LAW4130 Innocence Project ** 15
Plus one units from minor or elective units
 
** LAW4130 acceptance into this unit is by application only
 
YEAR THREE - SEMESTER 2
CRI3102 Indigenous Offenders and Victims 15
Plus two units selected from :
CRI3107 Offender Profiling 15
CRI3108 Justice and Forensic Science 15
CRI3109 International Human Rights 15
CRI3110 Workplace Practicum * 15
CRI3111 Workplace Practicum * 15
LAW4130 Innocence Project ** 15
Plus one minor or elective unit
 
*CRI3110 and CRI3111 must be completed in the final semester of study following consultation with the Practicum Coordinator. Both units must be taken in the same semester.
** LAW4130 acceptance into this unit is by application only
 
ELECTIVE UNITS
CRI1100 Essential Skills for University Study in Criminology and Law 15
PSY1101 Introduction to Psychology 15
LAW1100 Legal Framework I 15
YWK1220 Youth Issues 15
CSV1101 Introduction to Community Work 15
SCY1117 Intelligence Foundations 15
ADS1151 Addiction Studies: Fundamental Concepts 15
ADS2253 Addiction Studies: Processes of Change 15
SCY2112 Counterterrorism 15
SCH2143 Forensic Skills 15
ADS3458 Addiction Studies: Preventive Practice 15
or any other ECU unit with the approval of the Course Coordinator
 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2014 VET: 14/05/2014