Fast facts
| Course type: | Undergraduate degree |
| Course length (full-time equivalent): | 3 years |
Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR): | 61.20 |
| Location: | On campus |
Course overview
The Bachelor of Justice and Society examines questions such as:
- What is justice, and does the legal system achieve it?
- What ethical and legal rules should govern the activities of governments, corporations and community organisations?
- What ethical, social and legal issues arise from problems of gender, power, class, race, and our relationship with the environment?
The course combines legal studies and philosophy, while offering a wide choice of elective options.
You will develop strong skills in reasoning and argument and learn to locate, read and analyse legal materials as well as conduct research and examine possible reforms in relation to pressing legal issues.
What will I study?
Refer to the course rule.
Why study Justice and Society at Flinders?
The Bachelor of Justice and Society at Flinders:
- meets a specific need for analytical and reasoning skills in our complex modern society
- provides for employment in policy analysis, project officer roles, justice administration, human resources and paralegal work in the public and private sectors and with Non-Government Organisations
- gives you important generic work skills, including the capacity to learn new skills and procedures, the capacity for cooperation and teamwork, and communication and presentation skills
- offers opportunities for improving skills and for job advancement for those working in law enforcement, health, and the public sector
- provides the foundation for postgraduate study in public policy and social philosophy, justice administration and socio-legal studies.
Combined degree options
Combine with | Duration (full-time equivalent) |
| Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice | 5.5 years |
| Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours) | 5.5 years |
For further information refer to Justice and Society combined degrees for further information.
Career opportunities
What can I do with my Bachelor of Justice and Society degree?
Study a language
Flinders also offers all students the opportunity to major in a language in conjunction with any undergraduate course. The Diploma in Language is designed to provide students with competence in a chosen language that adds greater portability to their qualifications. You will complete a total of one extra year of study and graduate with both your chosen degree and the Diploma in Language. You can apply for this at time of enrolment.
Entry requirements
Domestic students | International students | ||
| Prerequisites: | None | Prerequisites: | None |
You can qualify for undergraduate courses through:
Flinders also offers a range of special access schemes. Refer to undergraduate study applications. | English language requirements | ||
Languages other than English (LOTE) bonus points
LOTE Bonus Points are available to students who have studied an approved language other than English subject in Year 12. Applicants will receive a maximum of two bonus points for LOTE subjects, regardless of the number of LOTE subjects studied. For further information refer to Languages other than English (LOTE) bonus points.
Applications
Domestic students | International students | ||
| SATAC code: | 214241 | CRICOS code: | 020065F |
Mid-year entry: | Yes | Mid-year entry: | Yes |
| Apply through: | SATAC Uniweb | Apply through: | International Office |
Credit transfer
Refer to credit transfer for further information.
Annual fees
Place type | Domestic students | International students |
Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount  | $5,658 | N/A |
| Full fee paying | N/A | $18,800 |
Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated?
Related courses
Bachelor of Justice and Society (Law Pathway)
Further study options
Graduates can apply for the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) program.
Publications
Domestic students | International students | ||
| Law and Justice (PDF 1MB) | eBrochure: Undergraduate international prospectus |
Contact
General domestic students information
Web: Prospective students
Enquiries: Admissions/Prospective Students Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost)
Fax (08) 8201 2580
Email: admissions@flinders.edu.au
General international students information
Web: International students
Enquiries: Ask Flinders
