Justice Studies and Forensic Studies

Students will: Demonstrate broad technical and theoretical knowledge from the use of mathematics in legal matters, cross-examine witnesses and master forensic chemistry and physics; master the ins-and-outs of both how Australia's legal system at a wider context; understand the social, theoretical, legal, economic and political environment affecting the justice sector; separately and proactively analyse data, investigate issues and generate solutions; develop cognitive skills, technical and communication skills that will equip them to get professional functions in research, operations, policy or advocacy; be in a position to establish a broad and coherent technical and theoretical knowledge in forensic science or in the use of science to legal matters; learn how to cross examine expert witnesses across a selection of forensic areas; be in a position to transmit knowledge, skills and thoughts for people within the legal community including judges and juries; master forensic chemistry and biology to get criminal investigations; and also master analytical methods for collecting and assessing follow evidence.

Entry to this program is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by a year 1-2 ATAR, additional Australian qualification, work experience, or an international qualification.