Course Curriculum

The Bachelor of Criminal Justice at Charles Sturt University requires students to complete a total of 176 credit points, with 152 credit points from core subjects, 24 credit points from restricted electives, and 16 credit points from unrestricted electives. The core subjects cover a wide range of essential topics such as criminal justice systems, social sciences, psychology, criminology, law, Indigenous justice, human rights, and mental health. Key courses include Criminal Justice in Society, Indigenous Australians and Justice, Criminal Law in Context, Young People and Crime, and Justice Studies Workplace Learning, which provides practical experience. The curriculum also emphasizes critical skills in reasoning, writing, research methods, and resilience in public safety and security.Students choose three restricted electives from a variety of specialized subjects including Emergency Management, Investigative Interviewing, Crimes of the Powerful, Psychology of Crime, Sentencing Law and Practice, and Ethics, among others. These electives allow students to tailor their studies toward particular areas of interest within criminal justice and related fields.Additionally, students select two unrestricted electives, offering further flexibility to explore topics outside their core and restricted elective areas, broadening their academic experience and skills.The program is designed to provide both theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to work effectively across diverse criminal justice settings, such as law enforcement, corrections, juvenile justice, and victim support. With its strong focus on Indigenous perspectives, ethical considerations, and contemporary issues in crime and justice, the course prepares graduates to become knowledgeable and culturally competent professionals ready to contribute positively to their communities and the criminal justice system.