Bachelor of Justice and Criminology (Honours)

RMIT University

Australia, Melbourne

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RMIT University

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

055811K

Application Fee

AUD 100

Campuses

Melbourne City

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2024

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 34,560 / total

Next Intake July-2024

Bachelor of Justice and Criminology (Honours)

About

Overview

Are you ready to develop your skills in the justice and criminology sectors?

Building on the capabilities you acquired at undergraduate degree level, you’ll design and develop a research project and complete a scholarly thesis as you undertake advanced coursework, which provides a firmer grounding in the field and in research methods.

You will:

Engage with the academic world of criminal justice by becoming part of a network of talented students providing fresh insights and information to the justice industry through deeper analysis.
Become familiar with a variety of criminal justice professional environments, enabling you to add value to organisations and improve practice. Employers value an honours degree as it demonstrates higher-order research, analysis and writing skills.
Enhance your sense of professional identity and widen your learning horizons through exposure to a greater range of professional and research practice.

Many honours students continue to develop an academic research career through further Master or PhD studies.

The knowledge and skills you will acquire throughout this degree and how they can be applied in your career are described in the learning outcomes.

Electives and course plan

The central focus of this degree is the thesis project.

This is an individually negotiated research project supported by individual and small group interaction with staff, peers and industry experts.

Your thesis project will focus on a topic of your choice, negotiated with a supervisor, to allow you to address a research question, and provide a foundation for you to pursue further study or your career aspirations.

With our close industry ties, you will have the opportunity to tailor your thesis to current trends within the criminal justice sector.

You will complete a total of three core subjects that have been designed to assist you in undertaking research and writing your thesis. These subjects are:

Research Strategies (Honours)
Critical Readings in Justice and Criminology
Engaged in Research.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in a relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0).

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.

Selection tasks

Please provide a one page statement outlining why you wish to study Honours, what you hope to achieve through studying Honours and what research area/s you are interested in.

Career

Graduates of this degree will work effectively as critical and reflective practitioners in a variety of professional environments within the public and criminal justice sectors, using a range of social perspectives and disciplines to advance principles of social justice.

You will be able to demonstrate sensitivity in working in culturally and linguistically diverse environments and lead debate within organisations on criminal justice policy, process and research issues.

Career outcomes include:

policy analysts
research analysts
parliamentary liaison officers
social researchers
law clerks
investigators.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 34,560 / total

Application Fee

AUD 100

How to Apply

Follow this step-by-step guide on how to apply to RMIT as an international student.

Step 1. Find a course

Step 2. Check the entry requirements

Step 3. Collect required documents

Step 4. Submit your application

RMIT is one of Australia’s leading universities, located in the heart of Melbourne.

It’s a great place to study, and there are courses to suit everyone.

Our website lists all of the courses on offer so you can discover options in your field of interest.

When you find a course, check that you meet the entry requirements. If you don’t qualify for that course, explore RMIT’s pathway programs. They can help you get on the path to the qualification you want.

Once you’ve chosen your course, it’s time to apply! Get all your documents together,

including your academic records and passport, and proof of English proficiency. If you don’t have everything you need now, you can still apply and submit them later.

To submit your application online, visit our website and find your course. Click the apply button and follow the prompts.

Our admissions team will assess your application and if you are successful, will send you a letter of offer. The time frame for this varies based on the course you apply for and the selection process, so it might not happen the very next day.

What’s next? Once you accept the offer and pay your deposit, we will send you a confirmation of enrolment. You can use this document as part of your visa application.

If you need advice, contact the friendly staff at Study@RMIT. We have lots of information that will help you plan your move to Melbourne and start life as an international student at RMIT.

We look forward to seeing you in Melbourne!