Justice

‘Pathways into social science and arts degrees’

Michele Ruyters Senior Lecturer, Global Studies, Social Science and Planning

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Why criminal justice?

• Diversity

• Opportunity

• Significance

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Why criminal justice at RMIT?

• Generalist vocational program focused on the justice sector

• Six electives with specialist streams

• Work integrated learning

• Flexibility

• Student centred learning

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Why criminal justice at RMIT?

• The pre-eminent justice program in Australia

• 30 years experience in criminal justice education

• Industry links

• Non year 12 applicants

• In-service students

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Why RMIT?

• Vocational focus

• Cross sectoral

• Student services

• City location

• Global passport

• International exchange and study abroad opportunities

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Elective courses include

• Forensic studies, criminal behaviour analysis, drug related crime, youth justice systems, international policing, contemporary criminology, terrorism, customs and border security, security and crime intelligence, criminal law, evidence and forensic psychology.

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Career opportunities include

• Federal and State police;

• Customs; Courts; Corrections;

• Gaming Commission; Law firms

• Victims Support Australia;

• Department of Justice;

• Forensic Services; ITSA;

• Youth justice; Security;

• Child protection and investigations

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Why should you study criminal justice at RMIT?

We place you at the centre of your learning