Bachelor of Criminal Justice

At Open Day a lecturer recommended the degree to me based on my interests. It offers practical aspects like internships and going overseas, with a lot more support than my previous university gave.”

- Angelique Maloney, Bachelor of Criminal Justice at RMIT

International opportunities

You can complete part of your studies abroad in places like the UK, Canada and the United States, where you'll spend the semester or even a full year studying criminal justice. You can also complete your field placement overseas. Study tours are also offered for selected students to broaden their global experience.

RMIT’s Global Experience Office (GEO) supports students to undertake exchange or short-term mobility activities with over 165 partner universities worldwide.

Electives and program structure

In addition to 17 core subjects your 6 electives let you specialise in a particular field or skill area. These electives include:

criminal intelligence
criminal behaviour analysis
drug-related crime
forensic studies
international policing
customs
women and international justice
youth justice
criminal law
principles of evidence
terrorism
therapeutic jurisprudence
contemporary sentencing
mediation
case management practice
community corrections.

Year 1

You'll study 7 core courses and 1 elective. You'll be introduced to key institutions and concepts in criminal justice, including policing and the correctional system. You'll also learn about the uses of technology in crime, crime investigation, cross cultural communication and psychology.

Year 2

You'll study 6 core courses and 2 electives. You'll learn more about theories in crime and offending, the correctional system, public policy and social research. You'll also study international human rights and global crime.

Year 3

You'll study 4 core courses and 3 electives. You'll be prepared for employment in the criminal justice sector by studying theories about working in organisations, crime prevention, and the ethical practices expected of those who work in the administration of criminal justice.