Overview (2027)
Duration
Minimum 1 Year, up to a maximum of 2 years.
Location
This course may not be available to international students. Please see the list of distance courses (i.e. online and taken outside Australia) that are offered to international students
Take your academic journey further with an Honours degree.
An Honours year is a one-year full time or part time program designed for high-achieving students who are ready to deepen their expertise and explore their passion through research.
A Bachelor of Justice Studies with Honours will equip you to make a real contribution to contemporary global challenges by giving you an awareness of key aspects of social justice, human rights, international development and peace studies.
If you want to pursue a career in the criminal justice system, honours offers advanced knowledge about crime and justice on both a domestic and international scale, and examines the human rights framework in both a local and global context. You will gain advanced knowledge of the implications of race, disability, gender, youth, and displacement in both the criminal justice and conflict zones settings.
If you are planning a career in the Department of Defence, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Australian Federal Police, AusAid, the United Nations and numerous other Australian and international agencies, honours will allow you to specialise your expertise to aim for the career of your choice.
If you want to pursue an academic pathway, honours provides the opportunity to develop general attitudinal skills relating to social justice, critical awareness, cognitive skills, research methodology, project design and writing skills that will prepare you for a higher research degree.
Whether you're aiming to boost your employability, develop specialised analytical skills, or pave the way to a PhD, an Honours degree offers a powerful platform to elevate your academic and professional future.
Postgraduate Study
In addition to the above, if you successfully complete this course, you may be also be eligible to apply for a range of other postgraduate courses including Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas and Masters by coursework and research.
- 1 Critically analyse a range of sources to create and present coherent arguments relating to one or more areas of justice studies
- 2 Identify and synthesise justice related issues across local, national and international contexts.
- 3 Define and resolve complex problems associated with one or more areas of justice studies.
- 4 Communicate research in accordance with relevant disciplinary scholarly standards.
- 5 Conduct a supervised independent project that makes original contributions to justice studies research.
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.
Tasmania is a place filled with creativity, industry, nature, and adventure. Because we’re the only university in the state, you get close access to the industry leaders, artists, and deep thinkers who are shaping our island. That means learning alongside the very best so you can hone your job skills for a successful career.
Whatever you’re passionate about, we’ll give you a hands-on education and an unforgettable adventure with our work integrated learning opportunities. https://www.utas.edu.au/study/work-integrated-learning
Career outcomes
With public, private and not-for-profit organisations increasingly partnering together to overcome social and environmental justice problems, as a Justice Studies graduate you will be prepared for a diverse choice of career options.
These are some of the top careers projected to grow in the next five years.1
ABS Labour Force Survey, National Skills Commission trend data May 2024 and projections to 2034.
- Protective Service Workers (Police, Prison Officers etc.)
19.5% - Intelligence and Policy Analysts
25.6% - Social and Welfare Professionals
26.5%
Postgraduate study
In addition to the above, if you successfully complete this course, you may be also be eligible to apply for a range of other postgraduate courses including Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas and Masters by coursework and research.
Course structure
In the Bachelor of Justice Studies with Honours you will complete 100 credit points of comprising:
- 37.5 credit points of Core units
- 12.5 credit points of Core option units
- a 50 credit point research thesis
In your final semester, you will need to enrol in XSB400 which will record your final overall Honours result. This unit is administrative only and does not have classes or assessments.
What is the story of your research? Who is your audience, and how can you attract and persuade them to engage with your research? This unit focuses on communicating research to diverse audiences, and how researchers can contribute to scholarly…
Credit Points: 12.5
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The supervised Reading Course covers a topic selected by the student in consultation with a designated member of staff. Students will undertake a program of guided reading and discussion led by an academic expert.…
Credit Points: 12.5
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This unit prepares you to undertake honours research by strengthening your skills in critical analysis and your understanding of disciplinary and interdisciplinary theories and methodologies in the Social Sciences. You will develop your research skills and debate, examine and analyse…
Credit Points: 25
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View all details for HSS409 Advanced Research and Contemporary Issues in Social Sciences
The honours thesis is a 12,000–15,000 word research project on a topic of the student’s choice which has been approved by the Honours coordinator. The supervision of the project involves (where applicable) the gaining of ethics approval, and regular meetings…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Online | Semester 1 | ||||
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The honours thesis is a 12,000–15,000 word research project on a topic of the student’s choice which has been approved by the Honours coordinator. The supervision of the project involves (where applicable) the gaining of ethics approval, and regular meetings…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Online | Semester 1 | ||||
| Semester 2 | |||||
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The honours thesis is a 12,000–15,000 word research project on a topic of the student’s choice which has been approved by the Honours coordinator. The supervision of the project involves (where applicable) the gaining of ethics approval, and regular meetings…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Semester 1 | ||||
| Semester 2 | |||||
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On-campus
Off-Campus
International students
Domestic students
The honours thesis is a 15,000 word research project on a topic of the student’s choice which has been approved by the Honours coordinator. The supervision of the project involves (where applicable) the gaining of ethics approval, and regular meetings…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Semester 1 | ||||
| Semester 2 | |||||
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On-campus
Off-Campus
International students
Domestic students
Administrative unit to be used for recording Honours grades and marks…
Credit Points: 0
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
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| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
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Entry requirements
Candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Justice Studies with Honours:
- must have qualified for admission to the degree of Bachelor of Justice Studies, or another approved Bachelor degree, in this University or another approved tertiary institution with a weighted average of 70% of higher, in the 200 and 300 level units forming a major in the proposed Honours discipline of study or in the Core units of the degree.
- if undertaking a combined honours program, should qualify for entry in both programs to be studied;
Exemptions regarding entry requirements may be made at the discretion of the Course Coordinator .
The Bachelor of Justice Studies with Honours provides pathways to (and from) a number of other courses in the College of Arts, Law and Education and the University of Tasmania: • Students who have completed another degree from this University, or another approved institution, with a social science focus can apply for credit for their previous study towards the Bachelor of Justice Studies with Honours. Units from courses offered by other Colleges of the University may be included provided they do not exceed Degree rules. • Students who have successfully completed the Bachelor of Justice Studies with Honours may apply for entry to a higher degree (Masters or PhD) in accordance with policies governing candidature for such admission. • Students who complete one semester of study in Honours but are unable to continue their study may graduate with a Graduate Certificate in Arts (Social Science) degree, or may apply at a future date to continue study in the relevant full fee paying Graduate Diploma degree (subject to availability) offered by the College of Arts, Law and Education. Where this is the case the student must submit their application for admission and for credit to the University.
Detailed admissions information and advice for all undergraduate courses, including comprehensive, course-level student profiles, is available from UTAS Admissions.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
This course is not currently accepting applications.
Specific fee information, including the availability of Commonwealth supported places, is linked to the availability of a course in a given year. While this course is not open for applications, there is no fee information available.
Domestic scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
International scholarships
The University of Tasmania offers a range of scholarships for full fee-paying international students, designed to recognise academic merit and support access to university study.
For many of our international scholarships you will be automatically assessed when you submit your International Student Application, meaning no separate scholarship application is required. Some scholarships may require additional application steps. Explore our International Scholarships to learn more about available opportunities and application requirements.
Course year 2027
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