Bachelor of Social Work / Bachelor of Criminology and Justice

In this program you will:

• Learn about social inequality and how to make a difference in the legal system
• Complete two field placements where you'll learn practical skills
• Research crime-related issues and develop problem solving skills
• Have the opportunity to complete a professional placement in your final year
• Choose from specialist courses in criminal profiling and intelligence, youth justice and restorative justice, homicide, forensic science and more

Career opportunities

• Mental health
• Social research
• Policy development and analysis
• Organisational management
• Community development and education
• Government agencies
• Community agencies
• Private practice
• Crime and justice research and policy
• Youth advocacy and at-risk youth support
• Crime victim support services
• Offender transition-from-prison programs

Accreditation

The social work component of the program is fully accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers, and prepares professionals to work with individuals, families, groups and communities.

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.

If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.

If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our English Language Programs.