Overview 2020
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- Specialise in Criminology, Police Studies or Social Justice and Human Rights which reflect social change and demand for job ready graduates who seek to apply their learnings to real world problems.
- Give yourself every chance to deepen your understanding, gain experience and network through work-integrated learning opportunities, internships and exchange programs in across more than sixty countries.
- Engage and learn from the world's leading experts in Criminology, Police and Forensic Studies, Sociology and Politics and International Relations, through a unique course which brings together criminal and social justice.
Delivered by the School of Social Sciences, this course is developed within an applied framework that develops your real world problem solving capabilities which can be applied in local, national, and global employment opportunities. Prepare yourself for criminal and social justice workplaces by learning independently and collaboratively about the theoretical, ethical, and practical issues related to crime and justice.
The flexible structure of this degree allows you to tailor course content to suit your own interests. Dive deeper to develop your Justice Studies specialisation, or broaden your learning across other areas of interest with a major (eight units), minor (four units) or individual elective units from across the University of Tasmania*.
Did you know? You can study the Bachelor of Justice Studies completely by distance online, on-campus, or a combination of both.
* Subject to any unit requisites, academic approval and course quotas.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Justice Studies (AQF Level 7) graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate facility and a broad understanding of a body of knowledge in one or more areas of justice studies through:
- understanding of key debates involving diverse social, legal, economic, ethical environmental, and political influences on crime, justice, human rights and social justice.
- Critically analyse, synthesise and adapt knowledge and skills showing awareness of local, national, and international contexts for justice studies.
- Critically analyse, synthesise and adapt knowledge and skills with intellectual independence to define and resolve problems associated with one or more areas of justice studies.
- Communicate effectively and ethically, showing abilities in a specific area of justice studies and/or the ability to communicate scholarly ideas in a coherent way.
- Demonstrate the capacity for independent scholarship and critical reflection by undertaking a minor research project that makes contributions to justice studies research.
- Develop an international perspective on the nature of the specific area associated with a major.
Career outcomes
In her natural environment
Olivia Hasler has always loved the environment and is passionate about that criminal aspect. She travelled from the US to combine these interests at the University of Tasmania.
The Bachelor of Justice Studies provides you with a range of diverse skills and knowledge related to criminology, policing, human rights, corrective services, forensic studies, sociology, social justice, intelligence, risk analysis, and legal studies.
In an environment where government and non-government organisations are now partnering together to combat crime and criminal justice issues, graduates will be prepared for working across a broad range of criminal justice contexts including:
- Administration officer
- Border protection officer
- Child and family service worker
- Child protection worker
- Client service officer
- Community corrections officer
- Corrective services officer
- Court support worker
- Courts administration worker
- Criminologist
- Disability support worker
- Drug and alcohol support worker
- Forensic services worker
- Homelessness and housing support worker
- Human rights advocate
- Information officer
- Insurance fraud investigator
- Intelligence analyst
- Mediation case worker
- Police
- Policy adviser or analyst
- Probation and parole officer
- Program coordinator
- Public servant
- Refugee support worker
- Security and crime prevention officers
- State and Federal police
- Victim support worker
- Welfare officer
- Youth worker
- Youth advocate
Course structure
The Bachelor of Justice Studies will total 300 credit points comprising of the following:
A choice of the following majors:
- Criminology
- Legal Studies
- Police Studies
- Social Justice and Human Rights
A choice of the following minors:
- Criminology
- Emergency Management
- Forensic Studies
- Legal Studies
- Police Studies
Degree Core Knowledge: 4 units (50cp)
Experience and Engagement: 8 units (100cp)
Within the above, in Years 1, 2, and 3 students will need to ensure they meet the overall unit level requirements* of:
- Introductory level units (100 coded): 8 minimum and 10 maximum
- Intermediate level units (200 coded): 6 minimum and 10 maximum
- Advanced level units (300 coded): 6 minimum and 10 maximum
Degree Core Knowledge
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Major
Criminology
Criminology is the study of crime, criminality and criminal justice systems, focussing on criminalisation as a process, the causes of crime, the social context of offending, crime prevention, systems of social control, and the punishment and rehabilitation of offenders. Learn more about our Criminology program >
Available: On campus Hobart and Launceston, and online.
Introductory units
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Intermediate units
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Advanced units
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Legal Studies
The Legal Studies major introduces some of the essential techniques and knowledge applied by lawyers and a grounding in some of the major fields of law. With guidance from law school academics, students will develop the ability to read and interpret legal texts (statutes and case law), gain an understanding of some of the central policy issues in law and advance legal arguments orally and in writing.
It is recommended that students completing the Legal Studies Major also complete LAW142 Law History and Context, LAW253 Foundations of Public Law and LAW254 International Law as some advanced units require completion of one or more of these units.
This major is not available in the combined Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Laws.
Available: On campus Hobart
Introductory units
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Intermediate units
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Advanced units
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Police Studies Major
Introductory units
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Intermediate units
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Advanced units
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Complete THREE of the following advanced level units (37.5cp total) - NOTE Prerequisites may apply
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Social Justice and Human Rights Major
Introductory units
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Intermediate units
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Advanced units
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View all details for HAF329 Gender, Ethics and the Just Society
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Minor
Criminology
Criminology is the study of crime, criminality and criminal justice systems, focussing on criminalisation as a process, the causes of crime, the social context of offending, crime prevention, systems of social control, and the punishment and rehabilitation of offenders. Learn more about our Criminology program >
Choose one of the following two pairs of Introductory level units (25cp)
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Emergency Management Minor
Introductory
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View all details for HSP102 Emergency Management Policy and Governance
Intermediate
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Forensic Studies Minor
Introductory units
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View all details for PSY111 Transferable Skills in Psychology
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View all details for HPP101 Introduction to Politics and Policy
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| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for HIR101 Introduction to International Relations
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View all details for HGA101 Sociology: Understanding the Social World
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View all details for HGA102 Sociology: Experiencing Social Life
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This unit is currently unavailable.
View all details for PSY124 Mental Health and Individual Differences
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View all details for HGA102 Sociology: Experiencing Social Life
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View all details for HGA101 Sociology: Understanding the Social World
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Intermediate units
Complete the following TWO compulsory units (25cp total)
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Legal Studies
The Legal Studies major introduces some of the essential techniques and knowledge applied by lawyers and a grounding in some of the major fields of law. With guidance from law school academics, students will develop the ability to read and interpret legal texts (statutes and case law), gain an understanding of some of the central policy issues in law and advance legal arguments orally and in writing.
This minor is not available in the combined Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Laws.
Introductory units
Complete 25 credit points of Introductory units
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Intermediate units
Complete 25 credit points of Intermediate units
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Police Studies Minor
Introductory units
Choose ONE of the following pairs of compulsory introductory unit combinations (25cp total) - NOTE the pair chosen as part of the minor CAN NOT be studied as part of the chosen major
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
| Cradle Coast | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for HGA102 Sociology: Experiencing Social Life
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| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
| Cradle Coast | Semester 1 | ||||
View all details for HGA101 Sociology: Understanding the Social World
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| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
View all details for HPP101 Introduction to Politics and Policy
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Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for HIR101 Introduction to International Relations
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Credit Points: 12.5
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Credit Points: 12.5
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Intermediate units
Choose TWO of the following units (25cp total)
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for XBR212 Interdisciplinary Social Research
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
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| Hobart | Spring school (extended) | ||||
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View all details for HGA223 Social Problems and Social Policy
Social Justice and Human Rights Minor
Introductory units
Choose ONE of the following pairs of compulsory introductory unit combinations (25cp total) - NOTE the pair chosen as part of the minor CAN NOT be studied as part of the chosen major
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Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
View all details for HPP101 Introduction to Politics and Policy
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for HIR101 Introduction to International Relations
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
| Cradle Coast | Semester 1 | ||||
View all details for HGA101 Sociology: Understanding the Social World
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
| Cradle Coast | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for HGA102 Sociology: Experiencing Social Life
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| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
| Cradle Coast | Semester 1 | ||||
View all details for HGA101 Sociology: Understanding the Social World
Intermediate units
Choose TWO of the following units (25cp total)
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for XBR212 Interdisciplinary Social Research
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
View all details for HGA237 Juvenile Justice and Child Protection
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Experience and Engagement Units
Students complete 8 Experience and Engagement Units (100cp)
Student electives are your choice of unit from any study area across the University, subject to meeting relevant prerequisites and quotas. You may choose to enrol in additional art units or a study area from another degree (eg Geology, Marketing, Chinese). To explore the vast array of study areas from other degrees go to www.utas.edu.au/courses/search-units? and use the selection criteria to obtain more specific data (for example Introductory level, Semester 1, Hobart, study area: French).
At least 25 credit points of Experience and Engagement units must be completed at Intermediate or Advanced level.
With careful planning it may be possible to use the Experience and Engagement units to build upon your minor to complete a second major.
The following units are suggested when considering engagement opportunities
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This unit is currently unavailable.
View all details for XLL102 Leadership and Service: Enhancing Your Employability
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View all details for XBR206 Resilience in the Face of Emergencies
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View all details for XBR301 War! The Moral and Legal Limits of Political Violence
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View all details for XBR302 Social Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age
Need help choosing your first year units? Try the Unit Selection Guide.
Entry requirements
Eligibility
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you’re not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study at UTAS.
Domestic applicants
Domestic applicants who have recently completed secondary education (in the past two years)
To be eligible for an offer, you must have an ATAR of 50 or above. This is the minimum ATAR needed for your application to be considered. Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available.
If you do not receive the minimum ATAR please refer to alternative entry pathways below.
In 2019, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer into this course was 52.9. The lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive.
Domestic applicants with higher education study
To be eligible for an offer, you must have:
- Completed a course at Associate Degree level or higher at any Australian higher education provider (or an equivalent overseas qualification); or
- Completed at least two units of study (equivalent to 25 UTAS credit points) of a course at Associate Degree level (or an equivalent overseas qualification). If you have failed any units your application may be subject to further review before an offer is made; or
- Completed the UTAS Diploma of University Studies (Arts Specialisation); or
- Competed the UTAS University Preparation Program, or an equivalent enabling program offered by another Australian university.
Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study
To be eligible for an offer, you must have:
- Completed a Certificate III or higher in a related field; or
- Completed a Certificate IV higher, Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or an equivalent qualification) in any field.
Domestic applicants with work and life experience
If you have not successfully completed senior secondary, tertiary or TAFE/VET study, but have relevant work and life experience you can complete a personal competency statement.
If you apply based on your previous work and life experience and your application is not successful, we will work with you to find an alternative pathway into your chosen course of study.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION
If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors, including economic hardship, serious medical condition or disability.
We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
Admissions information for international applicants, including English language requirements, is available from the International Future Students site. You can also enquire online to check your eligibility.
Credit transfer
How to apply for a credit transfer
Find out more information about how to apply for a credit transfer/advanced standing at Recognition for Prior Learning.
Talk to us on 1300 363 864 or enquire online about your credit transfer.
Articulation from
If you are a Year 12 school leaver or non-school leaver who meets the entry requirements, the Bachelor of Justice Studies is your next step towards an exciting career in the fields of criminal or social justice.
You may have also completed the Diploma of University Studies (Arts Specialisation) (21A) or University Preparation Program.
Talk to us on 1300 363 864 or enquire online about your eligibility.
Articulation to
Honours (or fourth) year
To progress to the Honours (or fourth) year of this degree, via the professional pathway, you will need to achieve a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5. To progress to the Honours year of this degree, via the research pathway, you will need to achieve a GPA of 6.5.
Further postgraduate study
- If you successfully complete your Honours year via the professional pathway, you will need to undertake a semester in the Graduate Certificate in Arts (Specialisation) (R5W) to be eligible to apply for Research Degrees at the University of Tasmania.
- If you successfully complete your Honours (or fourth) year via the research pathway, you will be eligible to apply for Research Degrees at the University of Tasmania.
Alternative entry pathways
If you do not meet the General Entrance Requirements or course-specific requirements, there are alternate entry pathways to the Bachelor of Justice Studies:
Talk to us on 1300 363 864 or enquire online about your alternative entry pathway.
Detailed Admissions Information
Detailed admissions information and advice for all undergraduate courses, including comprehensive, course-level student profiles, is available from UTAS Admissions.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Domestic students enrolled in a full fee paying place are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the fees you pay for each unit you enrol in. Full fee paying domestic students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Detailed tuition fee information for domestic students is available at the Domestic Student Fees website, including additional information in relation to a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
International students
International students should refer to the International Students course fees page to get an indicative course cost.
Scholarships
Domestic Students
Each year, the University offers more than 900 awards including scholarships, bursaries and prizes to students from all walks of life, including those who have achieved high academic results; those from low socio-economic backgrounds; students with sporting ability; students undertaking overseas study; and students with a disability. Applications for most awards commencing in Semester 1 open at the beginning of August and close strictly on 31 October in the year prior to study.
Find out more about Scholarships & Prizes available.
International Students
There are a large range of scholarships, bursaries and fee discounts available for international students studying at the University of Tasmania.
Find out more about International Scholarships available.
How can we help?
Do you have any questions about choosing a course or applying? Get in touch.
- Domestic
- 1300 363 864
- International
- +61 3 6226 6200
- Course.Info@utas.edu.au
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