Combine your passion for social and criminal justice, with people and project management skills and make a real difference to the people impacted by the criminal justice system.
The criminal justice system is becoming increasingly complex and the systems related to criminal justice are expanding to include more community, government and non-government organisations than ever before. The increase in the breadth of organisations working in a criminal justice context has highlighted the importance of management skills for people considering a management career in criminal justice.
This new degree is ideal for people who have a passion for and interest in developing and managing projects.
You will develop an understanding of the criminal justice system, criminal justice agencies, victims and offenders and also the skills to undertake project and strategic management, communications, grant application writing, manage people and develop creative and innovative solutions to social and justice related problems.
Our graduates are job-ready through a work integrated learning program undertaken in the third year of the degree. Students experience criminal justice in the real-world with a placement that responds to real world issues.
A career in criminal justice is incredibly rewarding and there are a diverse range of careers available. Whether you’re working with people directly in the system or in a management role where you are managing a small team or project, you can play a role in influencing positive changes for individuals and the community.
The career options for successful completion of the Bachelor of Criminal Justice Management include working in justice agencies, government departments and NGOs to design, develop, implement, and manage projects or lead small teams. Roles can include, grants officer, project officer, law reform and advocacy projects, Youth Justice, victims’ support agencies.
Sample structures are just one example of the many options available within your chosen course. Please contact Federation University for further information on available options.
Please note this is a sample structure only and is not to be used for enrolment purposes. To enrol, please refer to the information provided to you by Federation University for your individual program structure or view our enrolment information page.
To view current subject information and cost, click on the individual subject name below, or click here to view current subject information and cost for ALL subjects.
Students need to complete 200 hours for the WIL component in CRJUS3203 Work Integrated Learning in Criminal Justice Program and Agencies.
Admissions Criteria for current Year 12 students and recent secondary graduates (the past 2 years)
• Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English.
The application method varies depending on your circumstances, please visit our How to apply page for further information.
VTAC application: Yes
VTAC code: 3700511771 (Mt Helen), 3700711771 (Churchill), 3700811771 (On-line Learning), 3701811771 (Berwick)
Direct application: Yes
Federation University code: HG5
CRICOS code: 107023D
Fees are subject to change annually.
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Annual tuition fees are per 120 credit points which represents 1 EFTSL or a standard full-time study load for a year.
The estimated annual fees are indicative only. The tuition fees you pay will vary depending on the subjects you choose to study as each subject has its own credit point value and cost. The total cost will vary depending on the subjects you choose, your study load and the time it takes to complete your course.
As a Commonwealth Supported Place student, you may be eligible to defer payment of your student contribution through the HECS-HELP loan scheme. Please visit our HECS-HELP webpage for further information.
Other feesYou may need to pay some other fees such as the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
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TAFE
Completed Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualifications will be considered for admission.
The following qualifications in relevant cognate areas have been identified as pathways into the degree.
Diploma of Criminal Justice
Advanced Diploma of Criminal Justice
Diploma of Business
Diploma of Business management
Diploma of Human Resources
And other similar qualifications
University
Successful completion of at least one (1) Australian university level (or equivalent) unit will be considered for admission.
Entry via FAST
This program is eligible for entry via the
Admission criteria for applications with a Vocational Education and Training study
This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
Compulsory: Successful completion of a relevant VET qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
Admission criteria for applications with work and life experience
This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
Minimum requirements
Applicants who have not completed secondary education, or undertaken any TAFE or university studies will not be eligible for entry into this program. Applicants in this category should consider a pathway program such as Foundation Access Studies (FAST) Program
To help you get the most from your online learning experience, it's important that you own or have frequent access to a fast and reliable computer that's ideally not more than two years old.
You will also need frequent access to a reliable high-speed internet connection. You should expect to use approximately 5GB of data each month, per course, just for study use.
For further information, visit the Minimum IT requirements for studying online webpage.
A range of student services are available at most campuses. For further information on these services or for course information, please contact us on 1800 333 864.
The commencement of all programs is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.
All information contained in this program overview including the availability of programs and fees, is correct at the time of being published, however the University reserves the right to alter any program, procedure or fee. Students should check for any amendment prior to enrolment.
CRICOS Provider No.00103D
Please note: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
National RTO Code: 4909