Bachelor of Criminal Justice

RMIT University - City

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Overview

This course is designed to prepare students for employment in the criminal justice sector. Students explore how criminal justice systems work to serve individuals and the community through law enforcement, policy, practice and reform.

Students are introduced to key concepts in criminal justice, including policing and the correctional system. They also learn about crime theories and methods for preventing violence and addressing inequities within the criminal justice system.

Classes about policy making, international human rights and global crime give students the chance to expand their knowledge and expertise. 

The course also provides a qualification for those working in relevant agencies to assist with career progression and moving into other related fields.

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL or at least 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL).

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.

Majors

Criminal justice systems, Criminal justice workplace learning, Criminal law, Criminology, International crime.

Potential Career Outcomes

This qualification can lead to careers within Victoria Police, the Australian Federal Police, Home Affairs, the Department of Justice, corrections and prisons administration, the courts system, prosecutions, child protection and youth justice corrections, community services, local council authorities, security management, civil and criminal law firms.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer97.5099.55
Median rank to receive an offer70.8580.00
Lowest rank to receive an offer52.4065.25

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the RMIT University website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.


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