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Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Western Sydney University Penrith

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice degree is designed for current employees within Corrective Services, as well as students who wish to pursue a career in corrections, probation or parole. The degree will draw 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 and on issues of rehabilitation, through-care and resettlement. As well as providing a theoretical framework, the program will provide those who complete the degree with the knowledge and skills to develop and evaluate practice with a view to enhancing working with offenders. The Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice can be described as an applied degree pathway 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 Corrections Services.

Program Key Stats

$23800 (Annual cost)



Eligibility Criteria

2.3
26
70

6.5
82

Additional Information & Requirements

Successful completion of Year 12 with an ATAR of 60, Successful completion of a recognised foundation studies program, One year of university studies or completion of a qualification equivalent to an Australian AQF Certificate IV, Test scores: 6.5 of IELTS, 82 of TOEFL ibt, 58 of PTE

Career Options

  • Criminal Investigator
  • Criminology Assistant
  • Corrections Officer
  • Counsellor
  • Child Welfare Care Worker

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