Whether it's at the front line of Australia's border protection or working with Australia's Federal Police, criminal justice opens up all kinds of local and international career options. 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 theories and crime investigation. This highly regarded program focuses on preparing you for employment. Close links with criminal justice agencies are built into its design, development and delivery. You'll explore how criminal justice systems work to serve individuals and the community through law enforcement, policy, practice and reform. Classes about international human rights, global crime and public policy will give you the chance to expand your knowledge and expertise. In your final year, you’ll put your skills to the test with a 50-day work placement in a criminal justice organization. Learn through innovative programs like the Bridge of Hope Innocence Initiative, a project where students work on real cases of wrongful conviction. If you want to enter the police forces, or work in corrections, courts, customs and related agencies, this program is for you. The program also provides a qualification for those working in relevant agencies to assist with career progression and moving into other related fields. Electives and program structure In addition to 17 core subjects your 6 electives let you specialize in a particular field or skill area. Career Your career prospects are excellent and include roles with: Australian Federal Police Victoria Police Customs and Border Protection Victorian Gaming Commission community corrections Department of Justice Department of Human Services courts Other avenues of employment in civil and criminal law firms and a wide range of other organizations include: security management private security firms research prisons administration prosecutions child protection counselling administrators youth justice dispute settlement mediation forensics Pathway options When you successfully complete the following Advanced Diplomas and achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0, you are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Criminal Justice with 1 semester of advanced standing (equivalent to 48 credit points): Advanced Diploma of Interpreting (LOTE - English) Advanced Diploma of Translating Alternatively, you can gain entry from RMIT Foundation Studies or a range of vocational study programs. Further study When you successfully complete this program, you may be eligible for entry into an RMIT Honours or Postgraduate program.