Bachelor of Social Work / Bachelor of Criminology and Justice

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 01595D

Learn about the social causes and consequences of crime and disadvantage in this double degree. Youll be taught how sociological influences can impact offending and gain a deep understanding of Australias criminal justice system, including areas of law enforcement, crime policy, the court system and custodial and community corrections.

Structure

Total units: 480

Subjects

• COU176 Group Processes and Practice
• COU180 Therapeutic Communication Skills
• CRM101 Introduction to Criminology
• CRM102 Understanding Crime
• CRM103 Punishment and Corrections
• CRM105 Policing
• JST101 Justice and the Australian Legal System
• SCS101 Foundations of Human Behaviour
• SCS110 Australian Society: How does(nt) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
• SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
• SWK100 Introduction to Social Work Practice Theories
• SWK172 Introduction to Social Work and Human Services
• CRM204 Applied Crime Prevention
• CRM205 Criminal Law
• CRM206 Professional Development
• SCS225 Social Research
• SWK200 Social Work Practice in Various Organisational Settings
• SWK202 Mental and Physical Health and Wellbeing
• SWK251 Working with First Nations Peoples and Multicultural Communities
• SWK277 Working With Children, Youth and Families
• SWK278 Ethics, Law and the Helping Professions
• SWK286 Disability: Culture, Community and Change
• CRM304 Professional Ethics and Integrity Management
• CRM308 Diversity, Crime and Justice
• CRM309 Working with Victims and Offenders
• SWK300 Social Work Field Education 1(36 units)
• SWK302 Community Development and Social Action
• SWK304 Direct Practice 1
• SWK306 Direct Practice 2
• SWK400 Social Work Field Education 2(36 units)
• SWK401 Critical Social Policy Analysis
• SWK407 Context Responsive Social Work Practice
• CRM201 Criminal Profiling & Intelligence
• JST202 International Justice and Human Rights
• CRM203 Homicide, Investigations & Forensic Science
• CRM302 Youth Justice & Restorative Justice
• CRM305 Professional Placement
• CRM307 Crime Research Methods
• CRM310 Introduction to Cyber Crime

Standard entry requirements

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Study information

Graduate Certificate of Social Research

The Australian National University (ANU)

Bachelor of International Security Studies

The Australian National University (ANU)

Bachelor of Criminology and Justice

Edith Cowan University ECU

Bachelor of Justice Studies

University of Canberra

Master of Social Work - Qualifying

Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Bachelor of International Relations (Honours)

The Australian National University (ANU)