堪培拉大学

The Bachelor of Justice Studies will equip you with an in-depth understanding of the structure, concepts and underlying principles of the justice system. Within the unique legal context of the nation’s capital – which covers both ACT and federal jurisdictions – you’ll explore the practical and theoretical issues that arise in developing, managing and administering justice policy.

Choose to study the specialist electives which interest you, including human rights, judicial administration in civil and family law, or criminal justice issues. You’ll gain skills in advocacy, communication, problem solving, negotiation and mediation, and will graduate work-ready for a range of professional roles in the civil and criminal justice sectors, responsible for developing and implementing justice policy and improving access to justice.

Study a Bachelor of Justice Studies at UC and you will:

learn the fundamentals of the Australian justice system – its core concepts, structure and principles
understand the social, legal, economic and political environment affecting the justice sector
broad theoretical and technical knowledge about many areas of the justice sector
analyse and generate solutions to problems and transmit knowledge and ideas relevant to the sector to others
apply your knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, well-developed judgement and responsibility
analyse and evaluate information to complete a range of activities relevant to the justice sector
work both individually and collaboratively to investigate issues and creatively solve problems that arise within the justice sector
develop the relevant cognitive, technical and communication skills to undertake professional roles in research, operations, policy or advocacy.

Career opportunities

Probation and parole officer

Police officer

Policy Officer

Human rights advocate

Welfare officer

Border protection officer

Community corrections officer

Youth worker

Public servant

Victim support worker