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Explore crime and its remedies through our Bachelor of Criminal Justice program at Charles Sturt University, available both online and on-campus. This degree prepares you to take a leadership role in enhancing community safety and quality of life. The curriculum examines core institutions like prisons, law enforcement, and judicial systems, along with the societal challenges that shape criminal justice. Our program provides both theoretical understanding and hands-on expertise about correctional facilities, criminal behavior, and historical crime trends. You'll develop cultural competence to navigate varying community perspectives and manage conflict effectively. Graduates emerge equipped to drive positive change across multiple sectors - including policing, corrections, youth justice, victim services, and offender rehabilitation programs.
A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) with a minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors)
OR
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.
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A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification.
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50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification
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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.
OR
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
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Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR.