Law & justice courses

Understand crime and law. Strive for fairness and security.

Examine the theories of justice—explore inequality and diversity. Justify rationale behind criminal punishment, protection or privilege.

Secure an understanding of global terrorism concerns. Assess past and present security issues. Master counter terrorism measures, policing and intelligence.

Get critical about risk and threat assessment. Use GIS to track and map crime data. Understand how Australian laws are made, developed and applied. Police criminal behaviour.

Judge crime analysis techniques or reveal human and refugee rights. Build international aid and development skills. Assess the security landscape in the ‘Asian Century’ and identify traditional and emerging threats.

Lisa, Juris Doctor student with RMIT University, through Open Universities Australia.
Lisa studied for her Juris Doctor with RMIT University through Open Universities Australia

Law & justice degrees

Undergraduate UNE-PLS-DIP

Diploma in Paralegal Studies

Undergraduate SCU-LWH-DEG

Bachelor of Laws with Honours

Undergraduate TAS-LST-DIP

Diploma of Legal Studies

Undergraduate ECU-LAW-DEG

Bachelor of Laws

Undergraduate SWI-LAW-DEG

Bachelor of Laws

Law & justice subjects

Undergraduate GRF-CCJ209

Quantitative Methods for Social Research

Undergraduate GRF-CCJ203

Introduction to Corrections

Undergraduate GRF-CCJ202

Introduction to Policing

Postgraduate RMI-OJD105

Fundamentals of Contract Law

Related degrees

Undergraduate GRF-CCJ112

Police, Courts and Corrections

Undergraduate GRF-CCJ220

Counter-Terrorism Law

Postgraduate RMI-OJD230

Federal and State Constitutional Law

Related degrees

Undergraduate GRF-CCJ215

Gender, Crime and Justice

How to become a law and justice professional

Justify a proven career.

Secure your protective and rewarding career. From employment law, international security studies to preventing cyber-attacks; legal, justice and security careers offer a range of specialisations and global opportunities.

Develop careers in a growth sector working for government agencies, industry, NGOs and corporate business.

Accreditation

Improve your career prospects and get accreditation from some of Australia’s peak, reputable organisations. 

Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB)
www.lawadmissions.vic.gov.au
Put in place by the Victorian Legal Admissions Committee, VLAB is a statutory body which considers applicants for admission into the legal profession in Victoria. The board follows a strict set of guidelines for assessments, offering accreditation for key legal programs.

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