Bachelor of
Criminology
and Justice
Bachelor of
Criminology
and Justice
- Examine real-world criminal justice challenges
- Apply crime prevention theories in context
- Understand mental health in the justice system
- Explore policies shaping drug and crime responses
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Bachelor of Criminology and Justice
| Units x Cost 24 x $2,833 Annual Course Fee (Indicative)* $22,664 per 1.0 EFTSL** Plus Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) * The Annual Course Fee (Indicative) is charged against individual units of study which may increase from time to time and does not take into account personal circumstances such as RPL, credit, repeats and some specialised electives. ** EFTSL (Equivalent Full-Time Student Load) is a measure of a full-time student's study load for a year. A full-time study load equates to 1.0 EFTSL. Typically, a full-time study load at ACAP is 8 units of study over the year, each with an EFTSL value of 0.125 For more information view the ACAP Fees & Payments page. |
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What to expect when studying a Bachelor of Criminology and Justice with ACAP University College
If you’re fascinated by criminal behaviour and eager to make a lasting difference in Australia’s criminal justice system, our Bachelor of Criminology and Justice is the first step towards a career you’re passionate about.
As one of three criminology courses available at ACAP, this degree offers a comprehensive exploration of the social, psychological and legal factors that influence crime, criminal justice responses, and crime prevention strategies in Australia.
Throughout your degree, you’ll examine key criminological theories and apply them to real-world contexts, including drug-related crime, organised crime and the role of mental illness within the justice system. You’ll explore the effectiveness of crime prevention strategies – from situational and developmental approaches to social and environmental design (CPTED) – while gaining insight into how laws, policies and community programs shape positive outcomes.
ACAP’s Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice also focuses on the needs of vulnerable populations, including Indigenous Australians and young people. It unpacks the multidisciplinary responses required to address mental health, drug dependency and victimisation in criminal justice settings.
You’ll develop practical skills in case management and policy analysis, and explore the ethical and professional responsibilities involved in working in this complex and evolving field.
With a strong focus on applied knowledge and real-world relevance, our Bachelor of Criminology will teach you to make informed, evidence-based decisions in your professional practice and set you up for long-term success in your criminology career.
Whether you’re wondering how to become a criminologist, how to become a detective or how to become a police officer, our courses in criminology can help you determine your ideal career path and equip you with the skills you need to get there.
This course is accredited by the Navitas Professional Institute (NPI) under its self-accrediting authority
Potential Careers
Once you graduate from the Bachelor of Criminology and Justice, you will open doors to a range of possible career opportunities. Listed below are a few typical roles you could consider.
- Intelligence Officer
- Corporate Crime Analyst
- Counter Terrorism Expert
- Community Corrections Officer
- Paralegal
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
The units offered in ACAP’s Bachelor of Criminology and Justice are diverse and fascinating. Here are just some of the core and elective units you’ll study as a part of this degree:
Explore ethical dilemmas and approaches to society and the law, including the codes of conduct applied to the police force, legal professionals, and correctional officers.
Examine news broadcasts and television shows to understand the influence the media has on societal attitudes and behaviours. Analyse how the law intersects with the media and popular culture.
Uncover the history of drug use and control in Australia, its impact on vulnerable communities, and the criminal behaviours linked to it. Analyse policies like harm minimisation and diversion strategies.
Analyse crime prevention strategies and theories including situational, developmental and social. Learn real-world techniques, evaluate their effectiveness and explore future directions in preventing crime across various contexts.
Explore how mental health and the criminal justice system intersect in Australia. Examine the treatment of mentally ill individuals as offenders and victims and analyse multidisciplinary responses and case management approaches.
Choose from a pool of electives based on your unique interests. Available electives include youth justice, cybercrime, policing, forensic psychology, and terrorism and society.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
for the Bachelor of Criminology and Justice
The Bachelor of Criminology and Justice is one of three criminology courses offered at ACAP University College. It’s a comprehensive three-year degree that focuses on criminal behaviour, crime prevention and the criminal justice system in Australia and beyond.
A bachelors degree in criminology can lead to a variety of exciting careers in government agencies, federal and state police forces, court systems, youth justice, offender case management, victim support, rehabilitation and so much more!
Visit our dedicated blog post for more information on where a criminology degree can take you.
You don’t need an ATAR score to study at ACAP. We believe that your potential and passion are more important than your ATAR score. Visit our full admissions criteria website page for more information.
With a projected national job growth of 18.9 per cent through to 2026 (Labour Market Insights), human behaviour experts like criminologists are in high demand with a positive career outlook on the horizon.
Depending on your chosen study path, it can take up to three years (full time) to complete your criminology degree.
WHY CHOOSE THE BACHELOR OF CRIMINOLOGY AND JUSTICE AT ACAP
Course structure
The Bachelor of Criminology and Justice course is made up of 24 units, which are level 100, 200 and 300 units. To find out unit delivery information view the relevant Yearly Planner.
The course duration is 3 years full time or part time equivalent. For more information on the recommended course sequence click here.
View unit descriptions
- Demonstrate an understanding of crime, deviance, and justice, including key causes and effects, criminal justice approaches, the practices of criminal justice agencies, and wider factors that impact on crime and justice including diversity, inequality, and globalisation.
- Synthesise knowledge to critically evaluate approaches to crime and criminal justice to propose solutions that will generate positive change.
- Analyse the various impacts of criminal and deviant behaviours.
- Communicate knowledge clearly and effectively in a variety of ways appropriate to the criminal justice field.
- Apply initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in criminal justice and academic settings.
- Independently and collaboratively adapt and develop legal, policy and practical responses to crime and broader justice issues.
Completing the Bachelor of Criminology and Justice will provide students with a foundation from which to pursue postgraduate study at Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Masters Degree and Juris Doctor levels in related disciplines including criminology, psychology, counselling, and law.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Criminology and Justice can also gain entry to ACAP’s Masters of Social Work (Qualifying).
MEET LEWIS
As a graduate of ACAP’s Bachelor of Criminology and Justice, Lewis is prepared for the situations he faces working with the inmates at one of NSW’s largest remand centres. Armed with expertise in criminology, criminal psychology, crime prevention, law enforcement, corrections and justice-related issues, Lewis also supports inmates participating in victims’ awareness courses.
Click here to read more about how Lewis creates positive change with those in the justice system.
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