Recommended for students with an interest in criminology, social justice and the justice system. The course provides a comprehensive understanding of the nature of criminology and justice and the principal disciplines of law, political science, psychology and sociology, which inform criminological and justice-related issues. It adopts a contemporary, international approach to criminology and justice education in developing well-educated practitioners. Students examine the nature of crime and social control, as well as a broad range of areas in the domain of justice, including policing, courts, law, corrections and alternative dispute resolution. Majors you can study in this course One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognized when studied within this course. Addiction Studies Corrections Family and Child Support Policing Professional Youth Work Security Management Course structure Students are required to complete 11 Core units. This will be supported by a supplementary program comprising: an 8-unit major plus 5 elective units or: an 8-unit major, a 4 unit minor and 1 Elective unit. Alternatively, students may complete any 12 unit major in the School of Arts and Humanities from discipline areas such as Social Science, Youth Work, Psychology, Arts, Addiction Studies, Management or Security studies or any other combination of majors, minors, or elective units from the School of Arts and Humanities or other schools where available. Note: Students are required to complete no less than 6 units at Level 3000. Course Learning Outcomes Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical criminology and justice issues. Communicate knowledge of criminology and justice ideas clearly, coherently and with independence. Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence. Demonstrate autonomy, responsibility and accountability for own learning in scholarship and professional practice. Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate solutions in criminological situations. Think critically to identify, conceptualise and analyse complex criminology issues. Use digital technologies to access, evaluate and synthesise criminological information. Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values in criminology and justice. Employment opportunities Students gain a significant background in the contemporary theory and research that informs criminology and justice professions. They also develop professional skills required for employment in criminology and justice, including Indigenous cultural responsiveness. Possible future job titles Police Officer, Community Corrections Officer, Parole Officer, Youth Justice Officer, Prison Officer, Research & Policy Officer, Family/Juvenile Counsellor, Family Law Case Worker, Customs Officer, Security Officer