Bachelor of Human Services/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Human Services/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice double degree program equips students with a comprehensive understanding of human services and criminology. It explores the causes of crime, social justice, and the role of the justice system. Graduates are prepared for careers in fields such as policing, social work, and criminological research. The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical experiences, ensuring students are well-equipped for the workforce.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Human Services/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice is a double degree program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the vital importance of human services within Australia's legal and social systems. The program combines the study of human services, which focuses on building a better future for individuals and families, with criminology and criminal justice, which explores the causes of crime and how society responds to them through the justice system.

Objectives:

• Develop an understanding of the principles of social justice and social inclusion.
• Gain knowledge about the causes of crime and how society responds to them.
• Acquire skills in working with offenders and victims, analyzing and preventing crimes, and creating a more socially just world.

Program Structure:

The program consists of 320 credit points, including core courses and listed electives. Students can choose to complete the program full-time or part-time.

Course Schedule:

Year 1

• Human Services Processes
• Lifespan Development
• Introduction to Social Theory
• Doing Criminology
• Victims and Justice
• Human Services Structures
• Interpersonal Skills
• Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Law, Crime and Justice

Year 2

• Homicide
• Mental Health, Psychology and the Criminal Justice System
• Working in Organisations
• Psychological Explanations of Criminal Behaviour
• Case Management for Human Service and Health Professionals
• Police, Courts and Corrections
• Crime, Society and Justice
• Group Facilitation
• Restorative Justice Practices

Year 3

• Crime Prevention: Community and Development Approaches
• Community Practice Approaches
• Listed electives
• Listed elective
• Quantitative Methods for Social Research
• Race, Crime and Justice
• First Nations and Justice
• First Peoples and Social Justice
• Influencing Policy and Legislation
• Criminology and Criminal Justice Research Methods

Year 4

• Listed electives
• Ethics and Professional Practice
• Professional Ethics and Corruption Prevention
• Listed elective
• Field Placement
• Counselling Individuals and Families

Assessment:

Assessment methods vary depending on the course and may include:

• Assignments
• Exams
• Presentations
• Case studies
• Fieldwork

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced academics and professionals who are actively involved in research and industry. Students benefit from a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops, and practical experiences.

Careers:

Graduates may find opportunities in policing and security, intelligence, probation and parole, child protection, crime analysis, courts and justice services, crime prevention, and regulatory agencies. They may also pursue careers in law enforcement, working directly with offenders in welfare and counselling roles, and in criminological research and policy roles.

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

An International student is one who is not: an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a Pacific Engagement visa holder or a person who has Australian permanent resident status. Indicative annual tuition fee The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load which is usually 80 credit points (two full-time trimesters). The indicative annual tuition fee is based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a guide. These fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change. Tuition fees An International student pays tuition fees. Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date. The tuition fee for students who commence their program prior to 2014 is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student commenced the program. The tuition fee for students who commence their program from 2014 onwards is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled. Year of study Fee category / Band Fee per CP Tuition fee Year of study 2024 Fee category / Band Fee Band 34.0 Fee per CP $425.00 Tuition fee $34,000 (80 CP) Changing programs If an International student changes to a different program they will be subject to the approved program fee for the trimester in which they are enrolled. Permanent resident status If an undergraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will be provided with a domestic fee-paying place. The student may then apply for a Commonwealth supported place at the next admission period provided that the student satisfies the conditions for transfer from a domestic fee-paying place to a Commonwealth supported place as set out in the Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy. If a postgraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth supported place (subject to availability) or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program. If a research student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program. Further information Fees and Charges Procedure 3.6 - Fees for International Students 3.9 - Administrative and Miscellaneous Charges Fees and Charges Schedules Cost of studying in Australia