Program Overview

Bachelor of Human Services/Bachelor of Justice

The Bachelor of Human Services/Bachelor of Justice is a double degree program that combines the study of human services and justice. This program prepares students to work in areas that respond to the increasing community emphasis on crime, justice, human wellbeing, and related practice.

Course Overview

• The program is four years full-time and is delivered at the Kelvin Grove campus.
• Students can choose to start in February or July.
• The course code is IX78, and the QTAC code is not specified.
• The CRICOS code is F.

Career Opportunities

• This double degree will prepare students to work in areas such as corrections, community development, policy development, child and family services, disability, Indigenous community work, customs services, court administrative services, non-policy enforcement agencies, and criminology research.
• Many previous graduates have worked with communities and non-government agencies as case managers, counsellors, policy development officers, community development officers, welfare officers, youth workers, child protection officers, and family service officers.
• Other opportunities include careers in aged services, disability services, child protection, community corrections, community education or health, or in aid work.

Professional Recognition

• Graduates are eligible to apply for membership of the Australian Community Workers Association.

Possible Careers

• Case manager
• Child protection officer
• Community corrections officer
• Community worker
• Corrective services officer
• Criminologist
• Customs officer
• Disability services worker
• Health policy officer
• Youth worker

Course Structure

• Students must complete a total of 384 credit points consisting of three components:
  • Human Services component: 192 credit points
    • 192 credit points of core units including a Social Justice placement unit
  • Justice component: 180 credit points
    • Justice core units: 7 x 12 credit point units = 84cp
    • Study Area A: 8 x 12 credit point units = 96cp (Select Criminology and Violence Prevention or Investigations and Intelligence or Policy, Politics and Social Reform)
  • QUT You component: 12 credit points

Admission Requirements

• ATAR/selection rank threshold: 70.00
• Assumed knowledge: English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
• Year 12 early offer scheme: Eligible for students who achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 70.00 or higher
• VET guarantee: Eligible for students who have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher
• Advanced standing: Available for students with prior studies or work experience
• Deferment: Available for one year

English Language Requirements

• IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake: Overall 6.5, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6, Speaking 6
• Cambridge English Score: Overall 176, Listening 169, Reading 169, Writing 169, Speaking 169
• PTE Academic: Overall 58, Listening 50, Reading 50, Writing 50, Speaking 50
• TOEFL iBT: Overall 79, Listening 16, Reading 16, Writing 21, Speaking 18

Fees

• 2026: CSP $13,800 per year full-time (96 credit points)
• 2026: $40,500 per year full-time (96 credit points)
• Student services and amenities fees: Applicable

Scholarships

• QUT Excellence Scholarship (Academic)
• Equity scholarships scheme
• QUT Elite Sport Scholarship
• International Merit Scholarship
• International Talent Scholarship

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• Graduate Diploma in Health Management and Leadership
• Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
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• Master of Health Management and Leadership
• Master of Health, Safety and Environment
• Master of Nurse Practitioner
• Master of Nursing
• Master of Nursing - Entry to Practice
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