Bachelor of Social Science (Justice Administration)
The Bachelor of Social Science (Justice Administration) provides students with the opportunity to develop their human service knowledge base, with an emphasis on criminal justice and organisational theory and practice.
This program can be completed in one-year full-time study (or equivalent) and provides a final-year degree in social science for those who have already studies the Diploma in Correctional Administration, the TAFESA Associate Diploma of Justice Administration, or the Advanced Diploma in Policing, and have two years' justice work experience.
Graduates of the UniSA Diploma in Correctional Administration and the TAFE Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Policing may be granted 72 units (two years') credit in this program.
Please send your enquiries to swp.enquiries@unisa.edu.au or enquire online
Program Director
Dr Sue King
School of Social Work and Social Policy
Tel : +61 8 830
24316
Email:
sue.king@unisa.edu.au
What will I study?
This program focuses on social science and human service knowledge relevant to work in justice administration and covers areas such as social policy, research, sociology and organisational analysis. Students can expand their existing professional knowledge and experience through engagement with key debates in criminal justice, organisational theory and social policy.
Students develop a sound understanding of social research methods, expand their understanding of the legal context of justice work and explore key issues in criminal justice. In particular, they explore the forces shaping the emergence of restorative justice; analyse the relationship between economic and social policy; develop knowledge of organisational theory and explore the competing influences on human service organisations.
Students also identify the context in which human service project management occurs and the skills and processes needed to contribute to human service projects.
What does it take?
To succeed at tertiary study, students need to be motivated, well organised and dedicated, with a genuine desire to learn more about their field of study. Students are expected to be experienced in basic teamwork and communication skills.
Who will employ me?
This program provides further career opportunities for people who are or have been employed in justice agencies such as the South Australian Police Department, Department for Correctional Services, the South Australian Courts Authority and the Attorney-General's Department.
Entry requirements
To gain entry into this program students will have completed the Diploma in Correctional Administration at the University of South Australia or the Advanced Diploma of Policing or the Diploma of Justice Administration with TAFE and will normally have at least two years employment experience in an area of justice work.