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Bachelor of Justice Studies
This degree examines justice from several angles, including crime, human rights, social justice and how justice policy is made and administered.
- How long it takes
- 3 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 43.6
- Lowest offered at University of Tasmania, 2022
- How you can study
- Online or on campus
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- TAS, ACT
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Justice Studies asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how laws affect people and communities
- a fair and open minded attitude
- good reading and writing skills
- the ability to think through problems carefully
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.
Court Registrar
Court registrars run the administrative side of a courtroom, keeping case files, hearing lists and the official record in order.
Median pay$58,200 (estimate)
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 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.
- Website for University of Canberra (opens in a new tab)
University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT
4.0from 487 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 57.6 lowest
- (62.6 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Staff are helpful and friendly
What to weigh up
- Teaching quality varies between staff
- Website for University of Tasmania (opens in a new tab)
University of Tasmania
Hobart, Launceston, TAS
4.2from 775 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 43.6 lowest
- (43.6 median, 2022)
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Justice Studies.
- Justice system and policy
- Human rights
- Crime and criminal justice
- Social justice issues
- Advocacy and negotiation
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?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?