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3 Years
On campus
Full time or part-time equivalent
16 February 2026 (Semester 1) | 10 August 2026 (Semester 2) | 15 February 2027 (Semester 1) | 09 August 2027 (Semester 2)
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Bruce, Canberra ACT 2617, Australia
Australian National University, 110 Ellery Cresent - Baldessin Precinct Building, Acton, ACT 2601
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Foundations of Law and Justice
Level 1 core unit
Dispute Management
Level 1 core unit
Capstone Law and Justice
Level 4 core unit
Law and Society
Level 1 core unit
Criminal Justice
Level 1 restricted choice unit
Crime, Criminology and Criminal Justice
Level 1 restricted choice unit; replaces 11256 Criminal Justice from Sem 2, 2024
Law and Justice Internship
Level 3 restricted choice unit
BGL Internship A
Level 3 restricted choice unit; replaces 11253 Law and Justice Internship from Sem 2, 2024
Civil Justice
Level 1 restricted choice unit
Social Justice
Level 1 restricted choice unit; replaces 11255 Civil Justice from Sem 2, 2024
Investigating and Explaining Society
Level 1 specialist major unit
Advocacy and Communication
Level 2 specialist major unit
Gender and the Legal System
Level 2 specialist major unit
Human Rights Law
Level 3 specialist major unit
Current Issues in Criminology
Level 3 specialist major unit
Environmental Justice
Level 3 specialist major unit
Indigenous Justice
Level 3 specialist major unit
Common Questions
The Bachelor of Justice Studies is not an accredited course, but it is taught in conjunction with the Bachelor of Laws degree, which is accredited by the ACT Law Society.
As part of the course's Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component, you'll undertake an internship placement of 75 hours in an area of your choosing. You'll apply practical skills, including analysis, research, problem solving and writing, in a law or justice workplace. Past student internship examples have included time at community legal centres, courts, the Commonwealth Ombudsman, federal and ACT government departments (including Justice and Community Safety), the Australian Federal Police Association, and community organisations, such as Victim Support ACT and Legal Aid ACT.
You can choose specialist electives including human rights, judicial administration in civil and family law, or criminal justice issues, as well as units such as Gender and the Legal System, Environmental Justice, Indigenous Justice, and Current Issues in Criminology.
International students are required to have an IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Yes, credit transfer arrangements are available. Credits can be granted based on work experience (equivalent Graduate Status / Work Experience / Veteran Tertiary Support Program for 24 credit points), any Australian Certificate IV (AQF4) for 12 credit points, and any Australian Diploma (AQF5) or Advanced Diploma (AQF6) for 24 credit points.
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