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Bachelor of Criminology and Justice
This degree explores crime, offending and the justice system, covering police, courts, corrections and prevention.
- How long it takes
- 3 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 47.5
- Lowest offered at University of the Sunshine Coast, 2026
- How you can study
- Online or on campus
- Includes a work placement
- Taught by
- 3 providers
- VIC, QLD, WA
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Criminology and Justice asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how crime affects communities
- a fair and open minded attitude
- good written and spoken communication skills
- the ability to weigh up different points of view
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where this course can take you
No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.
Jobs a degree can help with
None of these jobs needs a set qualification.
Customs Officer
Customs officers check the goods, cargo and travellers crossing Australia's border, making sure what enters and leaves is legal, declared and taxed correctly.
Median pay$96,800
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.
Where you can study this course
There are 3 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
Edith Cowan University
Joondalup, WA
4.3from 679 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 72.1 lowest
- (77.1 median, 2026)
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
- Course page for ACAP University College (opens in a new tab)
ACAP University College
Melbourne, Off-campus, VIC
3.4from 205 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Lecturers are supportive and qualified
- Admin staff are helpful and supportive
- Course content is engaging and enjoyable
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Poor communication from admin
- Website for University of the Sunshine Coast (opens in a new tab)
University of the Sunshine Coast
Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast, QLD
4.5from 591 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 47.5 lowest
- (50.1 median, 2026)
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Jul 2027
- Fee
- $17,400 a year
- (Government-supported place)
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Criminology and Justice.
- Criminal justice system
- Crime and social control
- Law and legal institutions
- Youth justice and corrections
- Research and problem solving
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?