Bachelor of Criminal Justice Management

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Please note: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
National RTO Code: 4909

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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.

Academic Entry Requirements

Academic Entry Requirements: Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or overseas equivalent

English language requirement

English language requirement; Overall Academic IELTS band score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent

Year 12 applicants will be ranked based on their ATAR and ATAR Adjustment Factors – e.g. Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) and Subject Adjustments.

Federation University accepts a variety of English language tests as proof of English proficiency. English proficiency assessment should be made using an external English test (Academic IELTS or equivalent) with the results determining whether the student can enter into our programs directly or via an appropriate English program.

From 1 July 2016 direct entry without an external English test will be only permitted when student meets the English exemption requirements described on the Federation English language requirements page as per the Simplified Student Visa Framework’s English requirements.

International students currently studying VCE in Victoria (Australia) are required to apply through VTAC.

All other international students applying for undergraduate postgraduate coursework and higher degrees by Research can apply now directly to Federation University using our online application system (StudyLink).

Documents required for submission in the application for higher degrees by Research can be found at Graduate Research School.

VTAC application: Yes

Direct application: Yes

Federation University code: HG5

CRICOS code: 107023D