Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice Studies)
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The Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice Studies) involves study in social science, criminal justice systems and law, including sociology and social philosophy.
The course will enable you to experience a range of educational processes to equip you for entry into a constantly changing workforce in which you will operate as a professional in the diverse and challenging settings of the modern criminal justice system.
Your Criminal Justice Studies degree will make you a professional and give you a solid foundation in the study of the Australian legal system, social science and law, including criminology, sociology and social philosophy.
Course Essentials
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Location:
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College:
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Duration:3 years
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Intake:February and July
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Course code:ABSJ
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CRICOS:050475F
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Fees:A$8000.00 per semester
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This information is for international students.
How to apply
We are currently accepting applications for this course.
Methods of applying:
- You can apply direct to VU
Please note that part-time study may not be available at all campuses.
Already a VU student?
You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.
For more info contact the
College of Arts
Graduate Alex talks about his time at Victoria University.
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Careers
- court administration
- Department of Justice and public service administration
- policing
- corrections and probation
- customs
- case management and welfare
Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.
A mind for research
Alexander Singleton credits his supervisor and his experience at Victoria University with helping him excel at his studies and launching his career.
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Study pathways
Transferring to VU
You can get credit in the Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice Studies) (ABSJ) for study you have done at other universities. We have formal credit transfer arrangements for this course with the following universities
Kangan Batman TAFE
- If you studied the Advanced Diploma of Justice you may get up to a year of credit.
To find out more about the pathways available for this course, please contact the .
Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
Get credit for your work, study and life experience through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.
Graduate faster
If you've done previous study related to this course, you may be awarded credit. This means you can graduate in less time.
Completing this course also gives you a head-start on other at VU courses at a higher level of study.
We also award credit for relevant work and life experience. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Course Objectives
Graduates of this course will be able to:
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Experience a range of educational processes and curricula to equip them for entry into a constantly changing workforce;
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Apply a range of effective intellectual, analytical and social skills to operate as professionals in the diverse and challenging settings of the modern criminal justice system;
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Develop critical awareness and understanding of relevant areas of law, the social sciences and research in specific areas of study;
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Generate, organise and undertake research into relevant aspects of community wellbeing;
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Apply academic skills in reading, note-taking and collection and organisation of resource materials including the presentation of oral and written material;
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Develop skill and confidence in group discussion and activity; and develop interpersonal skills consistent with professional practice.
Units and electives
To be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice Studies) students must successfully complete a total of 288 credit points. Students must complete 24 semester-length units of study.
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- Unit code
- ASS1051
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- AEK1201
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- BLB1114
- Credits
- 12
Plus Arts elective 1
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- Unit code
- ASL1003
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- ASS1052
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- BLO3352
- Credits
- 12
Plus Arts elective 2
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- Unit code
- ASL2003
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- BLB1101
- Credits
- 12
Arts elective 3
Plus
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- Unit code
- ASS2009
- Credits
- 12
Or
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- Unit code
- ASS2051
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- ASL2004
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- BLB1115
- Credits
- 12
Plus
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- Unit code
- ASS2013
- Credits
- 12
Or
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- Unit code
- ASS2052
- Credits
- 12
Plus
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- Unit code
- BLB4145
- Credits
- 12
Or
One Law elective
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- Unit code
- ASS3007
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- ASS3009
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- BLB3128
- Credits
- 12
Plus Arts elective 4
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- Unit code
- ACX3003
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- ASL3002
- Credits
- 12
Plus Arts elective 5
Plus
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- Unit code
- ASS3037
- Credits
- 12
Or
Arts elective 6
What's a unit?
A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.
Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.
Credits
Each unit is worth a set amount of study credits based on the amount of time you study. Generally, 1 credit is equal to 1 hour of study per week.
Admission Information
- TAFE: Articulation with VET justice studies courses.
- Year 12: VCE with minimum study score of 20 in English units 3 and 4 (any).
- International: Completion of a secondary school qualification equivalent to Australia's year 12 or VCE qualification. IELTS minimum 6.0 (no band less than 6).
- Mature: Applicants with relevant work, education and/or community experience may be considered on the basis of equivalence.
- Other: All prospective students must attend an interview. Students will be selected on the understanding that the course, although not providing entry to an Australian police force, will improve their preparedness to work in a range of criminal justice professions. The University does not determine entry requirements to Australian police organisations.
English language requirements
Find out if you meet the entry requirements, including English language and academic requirements.
Admission requirements in your country
Find out if you meet the minimum academic (international qualification) requirements to be eligible to apply for this course by reviewing the academic entry requirements listed by country.How to apply for this course
If you have questions about your application, you can:
- speak to a staff member. Phone +61 3 9919 1164, press 1 and follow the voice prompts
- make an online enquiry
Get in touch
Contact us to discuss your course options:
Ring us on +61 3 9919 1164
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Information and fees listed above are for non-resident students starting the course in 2013. Fees are subject to approval and may change. In some courses students must buy equipment or clothing that they will need in the course. These equipment or clothing costs are not included in the course fees listed above and we recommend you seek advice from the relevant faculty.
VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this course information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that course information is current with the Student Contact Centre.