University of Western Sydney

Course Details

Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice / Bachelor of Social Work

Course Description

This dual degree combines a critical perspective on theories and practices from social work, as well as criminology. There is a strong focus on practice for students who wish to pursue a career in social work, community corrections, and other sectors of the criminal justice system, including private providers and the not for profit sector included in probations. It is an applied degree pathway, and links theory to practice, and contains two field education placements. This is an applied degree pathway which links theory to practice. To graduate you will be required to complete 320 units, and two field education placements.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
5year

Career outcomes

Police officer With further training and/or qualifications, you may become a registered police officer. Police officers may specialise in certain areas including counter-terrorism, child protection or investigation to name a few. They are responsible with enforcing the law and detecting and preventing crime. Casework and case management A caseworker provides individuals with advice, services and direction that relate to their interests. Caseworkers work for a variety of government, non-government and voluntary organisations usually in the areas of child protection, drug and alcohol services or community health. Correctional officer Correctional officers work in prisons and correctional centres to ensure the safe supervision of inmates. Their duties involve observing prison behaviour, providing advice, administering first aid, assessing risk factors and preparing reports.




Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice / Bachelor of Social Work University of Western Sydney