Charles Sturt University
Bachelor of Criminal Justice
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationLearn about crime and its solutions. Available to study online or on campus, the Bachelor of Criminal Justice from Charles Sturt University enables you to become a leader in making your community safer and a better place to live.
Throughout this bachelor's degree you'll study the key institutions – prisons, policing, courts – and the complex social problems that fuel our criminal justice system.
Delivery mode
Charles Sturt University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- 7 Major Innes Road, Port Macquarie
- Panorama Avenue, Bathurst
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) with a minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors)
- Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
- A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification.
- 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification
- Successful completion of a Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
- Work experience, within the same industry as the course profile, of no less than two years full time or equivalence, demonstrated by a detailed resume
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR.
Course fees
$48,960
$78,720
$48,960
$78,720
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Criminal Justice will prepare you for the following roles.
Crime Analyst
A Crime Analyst examines crime data and trends to assist law enforcement in preventing and solving criminal activities. You might work for police d...
Intelligence Analyst
An Intelligence Analyst gathers, examines, and interprets data to support national security and intelligence efforts. You might work in government...
Police Officer
A Police Officer enforces laws, investigates crimes and maintains public safety. You might gather evidence of alleged criminal activity and appear...
Probation Officer
A Probation Officer supervises individuals who have been placed on probation instead of serving time in prison. You might work within the court sys...
Correctional Officer
A Correctional Officer oversees daily operations at a prison or correctional facility. You might supervise inmates during their daily activities or...
About Charles Sturt University
At Charles Sturt University, we believe in making a difference. We are proud of our international research across many disciplines, including agricultural and veterinary science; education; biological, environmental and chemical sciences; ethics and philosophy.
Our academics are proven experts in their fields, and our research connections span the globe.
We believe wisdom transforms communities. With tenacity, we help to shape resilient, sustainable regions for the future. Acknowledging the culture and insight of First Nations Australians, our ethos is clearly described by the Wiradjuri phrase, yindyamarra winhanganha, meaning the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in.
Our mission is to build skills and knowledge in our regions. We offer choice and flexibility to students and work hand-in-hand with our industries and communities in teaching, research and engagement. Growing from our historical roots, we share our knowledge and expertise as a significant regional export industry and we bring strength and learning from this back to our regions.
Through our values, we create a welcoming community experience and learning environment that supports innovative research, advances society and gives back to our regions.
