
Bachelor of Criminal Justice
Business, administration and law
Contribute to the welfare and safety of your community with a career in community justice or law enforcement. In our Bachelor of Criminal Justice you’ll gain in-depth knowledge of our justice systems as well as a holistic approach to community justice. You will study the law and restorative justice models and learn the contributing factors to why people interact with the legal system (including mental health, drug use and childhood trauma). Be a part of criminal and community justice systems tha
Official- Duration
- 3 years
- Qualification
- Bachelor Degree
- AQF 7
- Campus
- Footscray
- VIC · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 088599C
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Course overview
Contribute to the welfare and safety of your community with a career in community justice or law enforcement. In our Bachelor of Criminal Justice you’ll gain in-depth knowledge of our justice systems as well as a holistic approach to community justice. You will study the law and restorative justice models and learn the contributing factors to why people interact with the legal system (including mental health, drug use and childhood trauma). Be a part of criminal and community justice systems that aim to meet community standards and change rates of offending. You’ll graduate work-ready in areas that keep people safe and support the legal system, including: prisons police corrections the courts youth justice. You will learn in a dynamic classroom environment that tests your ideas, builds your practical skills and strengthens your foundational knowledge. In your final year you will undertake a key industry placement to ensure you're confident and work-ready upon graduation. You’ll gain an excellent understanding of the connected systems that contribute to criminal justice.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. Victoria University bachelor entry generally requires a secondary school qualification equivalent to an Australian Year 12 certificate. Each course may set additional academic or selection requirements. 2. Australian-Year-12-equivalent qualification; course-specific requirements; English proficiency.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Victoria University bachelor entry generally requires a secondary school qualification equivalent to an Australian Year 12 certificate. Each course may set additional academic or selection requirements.
Additional entry requirement
Australian-Year-12-equivalent qualification; course-specific requirements; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Footscray Park | — | — | $32,689per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Footscray Park | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

