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The Bachelor of Justice Studies with Honours is a unique, interdisciplinary course that brings together research-led teaching excellence in Criminal Justice and Social Justice. It prepares graduates to improve the criminal justice outcomes of offenders, victims, and other criminal justice actors in a broad range of criminal and social justice settings. Upon graduation, students will have a comprehensive understanding of the justice system, including issues such as criminal justice, social justice, human rights, advocacy, conflict resolution, and mediation.

The course is developed within an applied framework that develops and equips graduates with real world problem solving capabilities that they can apply in local, national, and global employment opportunities. Students will be prepared for criminal and social justice workplaces by learning independently and collaboratively about the theoretical, ethical, and practical issues related to crime and justice.

Students will engage with these knowledge’s through analytical and problem-solving tasks that will equip them with high-level oral and written communication and research skills.

Honours extends undergraduate specialisation with a focus on conceptualising and undertaking a research project written-up and shared as a research thesis. Students will gain and apply advanced research and communication skills by designing and carrying out an independent piece of research under supervision. Comprised of specialised core units and a research thesis, honours study offers exciting opportunities for students to develop advanced knowledge in theory and method in order to investigate, analyse and find solutions to a range of wicked problems at local, national and global levels.

Learn beyond the classroom

Studying in Tasmania, our whole Island becomes your campus. Speak with your unit coordinator about how you can gain practical experience by volunteering in research initiatives, becoming an ambassador, or taking part in a work experience program.

Study overseas at one of our partner institutions

Our international exchange program offers opportunities to study at universities around the world, and it counts towards your degree. Exchange can allow you to have an affordable educational and cultural experience in a foreign country for a semester, or a full year. To facilitate this, we offer a range of scholarships and financial assistance. You may also be eligible for OS-HELP Loans or scholarship funding to assist with their airfares, accommodation and other expenses.

UPDATE (MARCH) 2021: Please note, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Face-to-Face Study Abroad & Exchange programs have been postponed until 2022.

Alternative Virtual Exchange Opportunities can be found on our Virtual Overseas Experiences tab here For more information please contact Global.Mobility@utas.edu.au

Find out more about Student Exchange.

Become a Student Ambassador

Improve your communication, teamwork and leadership skills, meet new people, inspire and help others, and developing lasting friendships and networks as a student ambassador. Our ambassadors proudly represent the University throughout Tasmania in schools, at University and community events, and support a range of recruitment and engagement activities. Through the Student Ambassador Program you will have many opportunities for training and professional development, experience in real-world community engagement and outreach, networking, and public speaking, plus end up with a key point of distinction on your CV.

The University of Tasmania is integrated into all areas of industry locally, nationally and internationally be it through research or work placement programs. Talk to your course coordinator about finding an opportunity to take part in a work experience, placement, or extracurricular activities during your degree.