About the course

Charles Sturt University's Bachelor of Criminal Justice course equips you with the knowledge and skills to be a leader in your community and chosen criminal justice profession. Throughout this degree, you'll learn theory and gain practical knowledge about prisons, people and crime, from historical and contemporary perspectives. You'll understand how different communities approach the same issue from vastly different viewpoints and learn how to work within conflict. This bachelor's degree ensures you have the skills to be a changemaker and work with diverse communities - police/law enforcement, corrections, juvenile justice, victims of crime and their families, people in prison, probation and parole.

　　Career opportunities

　　When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of careers, including:

　　Case worker

　　Criminologist

　　Immigration officer

　　Parole officer

　　Policy and research officer

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Session 1 (February), 2024	Port Macquarie
Session 2 (July), 2024	Port Macquarie
Session 1 (February), 2025	Port Macquarie
Session 2 (July), 2025	Port Macquarie
Session 1 (February), 2026	Port Macquarie
Session 2 (July), 2026	Port Macquarie

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Charles Sturt University

Minimum Selection Rank required for consideration: 65.00

　　Applicants for the Bachelor of Criminal Justice must meet the following Admission Requirements:

　　* A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) with an ATAR of 65 (including adjustment factors)

　　OR

　　* Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.

　　OR

　　* A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification.

　　OR

　　* 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification

　　OR

　　* Successful completion of a Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.

　　OR

　　* Work experience, within the same industry as the course profile, of no less than two years full time or equivalence, demonstrated by a detailed resume.

　　IELTS- 6

　　TOEFL IBT - 60

　　TOEFL PBT - 550

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Charles Sturt University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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World ranking

　　801st / 1250

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