You’ll engage with research and policy leaders in crime and justice and experience criminal justice in action in a range of international, national and local contexts. The course challenges you to apply abstract knowledge to real-world problems of crime and justice and develop solutions. You’ll be equipped to identify credible evidence, understand measurement and analyse the policy impact, and to develop informed, independent thinking skills. Start of expanded content This course equips students with industry-relevant specialist skills to prepare for working and living in a world of constant technological, environmental, political and population change. These skills include the capacity to critically evaluate evidence, develop and support arguments, conduct research using a variety of methodological approaches, advanced oral and written communication and an understanding of the possibilities and challenges of reform. The globalising nature of information technology calls out for people with a strong technical background and deep understanding of human society.

Equivalent Australian Year 12 Subject prerequisites Australian VCE subjects English VCE - Units 3 & 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in English other than EAL Maths Units 1 & 2: Satisfactory completion in 2 units (any combination) of General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4 in any Maths IB subjects English IB - At least 4 in English SL or 3 in English HL or 5 in English B SL or 4 in English B HL Maths IB - At least 3 in any mathematics subject