Course overview
If you are interested in studying crime, why crime occurs and responses to crime, and want to make a real difference to the people and communities affected by crime, UniSQ’s Associate Degree of Criminology and Criminal Justice has been designed to prepare you for a rewarding career within or connected with the criminal justice system. You will explore the nature and causes of crime, examine the function of the criminal justice system, and develop skills for researching crime and crime-related issues. Learn about current crime intervention and prevention strategies through the criminal justice system and external agencies, and benefit from opportunities to engage with professionals working within the criminal justice sector. You will have the option to obtain industry experience and develop work-ready skills that can be directly transferred to a wide range of roles. For more program information, visit Associate Degree of Criminology and Criminal Justice at UniSQ.
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Career Opportunities
Studies in criminology and criminal justice prepare students with relevant knowledge and skills for careers within the criminal justice system, child protection, crime research, strategic planning and development, policy development, security, research, government agencies, non-government organisations, and private enterprises.
Entry requirements
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English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 5.5TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 15PTE Academic 50, no band below 42Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, no band below 162
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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