This degree will prepare students for work in state and federal police, in courts and corrections, government departments and for work in community based agencies delivering criminal justice programs. They will engage with debates about the interaction between the criminal justice system and groups in society who are over represented 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 the practical skills and knowledge to prepare them for work or further study. Assessments are informed by practical examples of the requirements of industry, 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 would like to develop their research skills in industry. They can also choose a minor or second major from one of the following study areas including Community and Human Services, Behavioural Studies (Psychology) and Social Science/Sociology. The degree was developed in consultation from students, justice and community based agencies.