The degree draws upon disciplinary areas such as Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Social Work and Welfare in order to provide a theoretical framework for those who work with offenders. This degree is a specialised degree which targets a range of central themes and issues that are paramount for those who work with victims and also offenders, both in terms of their treatment and management. As well as providing a theoretical framework, the program equips our students with the knowledge and skills to develop and evaluate practice with a view to enhancing work with offenders and victims. The Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice can be described as an ‘applied degree’ insofar as the teaching within the program will link theory to practice. It is important to note that this degree does not guarantee direct employment into Corrective Services or related fields. Our academics who teach in the program have had first-hand experience working directly with offenders and victims in a variety of settings including prisons, courts and a community setting. This is reflected in some of the specialised units, including Assessment and Treatment of Offenders and Managing Offenders in the Community.

Successful completion of High School with a GPA of 4.5, or successful completion of one year of university studies or a qualification equivalent to an Australian AQF Certificate IV English: IELTS 6.5 overall score, minimum 6.0 in each subtest TOEFL IBT Total score 82 Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13 PTE 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50