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CSU's Bachelor of Social Science (Criminal Justice) course is designed to enhance the knowledge and professional capacities of people involved in occupations related to criminal justice and social justice.

Charles Sturt University's Bachelor of Social Science (Criminal Justice) course contains a core of vocationally relevant subjects which will enhance the knowledge and professional capacities of people involved in occupations related to the operation and administration of criminal justice and social justice.

Entry Requirements

To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through: previous studies, and other attainments and experience.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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CSU's Bachelor of Social Science (Justice Studies) (Honours) program provides students with the opportunity for advanced studies in justice studies and criminology.

This course provides students with the opportunity for advanced studies in justice studies and criminology. It can enhance your job prospects and is the major avenue for advancement to research-based higher degrees in these disciplines.

The degree is designed to:

Give your career prospects a head start in justice occupations

Facilitate higher level study in justice studies and criminology (i.e., Master or PhD).

On completion of this course graduates will:

Have knowledge of advanced criminology theory. Students will examine the committal of crime and processing of identified criminals, in social, political and historical contexts

Have enhanced methodological skills and understand the ethical, political and social issues associated with the undertaking of research on crime and the criminal justice system in modern industrial societies such as Australia

Understand issues of policy and program development for criminal justice organisations and have completed fieldwork in a criminal justice agency

Have completed a research dissertation under the supervision of a University staff member. For students who want to pursue a research degree, this subject is a major stepping stone to that goal.

Entry Requirements

The Honours program is available to applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree with a major in justice studies, criminology or related discipline. (Students with a significant sub-major in one of these disciplines will be considered for admission.)

Applicants must have an average grade of Credit or higher in their justice studies or criminology subjects.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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CSU's Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) course is a platform to further study in the field of psychology.

This three-year course is the same as the first three years of the Bachelor of Psychology, but the entry requirements are not as high. Students must complete a minimum of 13 core psychology subjects.

In addition, students take up to five additional psychology subjects as electives (see below), and must choose a six-subject minor from a cognate discipline. It is important that minors and subjects are chosen in consultation with the Course Coordinator to ensure course requirements are met.

Entry Requirements

To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through: previous studies, and other attainments and experience.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity for advanced study in psychology. This course provides an avenue to postgraduate training. It also satisfies the minimum academic requirements for provisional registration as a Psychologist.

Entry Requirements

Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited undergraduate psychology course within the previous five years

A Grade Point Average of 6.0 or better in the core psychology level 2 and 3 subjects

The successful completion of PSY301 Advanced Research Methods in Psychology

To have what is deemed to be the equivalent of the above three requirements from another institution

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Not open to international students.

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CSU's Bachelor of Social Science (Social Welfare) equips graduates with the skills required to work in a variety of community social services.

Applicants to this course are required to be graduates of Australian TAFE and Registered Training Organisations offering the two-year full-time (or equivalent) Diploma of Community Welfare or similar, developed under the CHC08 Community Services Training Package approved in 2009, and the superseded CHC02 Community Services Training Package V3.

These courses include:

Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol and Other Drugs)
Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol and Other Drugs and Mental Health)
Diploma of Community Services (Case Management)
Diploma of Community Services (Financial Counselling)
Diploma of Community Services (Mental Health)
Diploma of Community Services Work
Diploma of Community Development
Diploma of Counselling
Diploma of Disability
Diploma of Youth Work

Completion of the Bachelor of Social Science (Social Welfare) provides a pathway to the Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) for those students wishing to gain membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

Entry Requirements

To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through successful completion of a two year full-time (or equivalent) Diploma of Community Welfare or similar, developed under the 2009 CHCO8 Community Services Training Package or the superseded CHC02 Community Services Training Package V3, and offered by Australian universities, TAFEs and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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