The University of Western Australia (UWA) Courses

1. Gain a solid understanding of contemporary issues in Criminology and Criminal Justice through this interdisciplinary degree.
2. You'll learn from world-leading academics with strong expertise and who are active researchers in the field.
3. You'll benefit from the Law Schools strong industry connections.
4. This Bachelor's degree is an ideal pathway into the Juris Doctor.

• advise governments on issues relating to national / international / transnational criminality, crime prevention, policing, sentencing, corrective services, offender treatment, and offender risk assessment / management
• question current practices and find ways for improvement, while developing a broad range of employment-relevant skills, including the capacity to think critically, integrate theory and research into practice, and communicate effectively
• effectively locate, analyse, and critique contemporary criminal justice resources
• develop independent, evidence-based positions on contemporary criminal justice resources
• build a strong argument and formulate policy related advice

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Our graduates include a Prime Minister, a Governor of Western Australia, State Ministers, Justices of the Supreme Court of WA, a Young Australian of the Year, Rhodes Scholars, and more.

While we have a long and proud history, we're also a closely-knit, creative and progressive Law School, fostering critical thought, ethical scholarship and practice, a deep connection to our Indigenous past and present, and supportive student culture based upon wellbeing and inclusion.

Dr Hayley Passmore is a lecturer in Criminology at the UWA Law School and has qualifications in child health, criminology and psychology. Hayley is dedicated to supporting the health of those in adult corrections and youth justice facilities, particularly those who are neurodiverse. Hayley has received international recognition for her research and its impact, including receiving a 2020 Churchill Fellowship, and was a 2022 WA Finalist for Young Australian of the Year.

"I'm passionate about using evidence to improve the health and wellbeing of people who are involved in the justice system - because prison health is public health."
- Hayley

1. Learn from leading researchers in the field of molecular sciences about the most recent advances in the molecular life sciences, how these affect our everyday lives and how we can use this knowledge to solve global challenges
2. This degree at UWA is the ultimate multi- and interdisciplinary learning experience, bringing together knowledge and practical skills from multiple molecular sciences disciplines to account for the rapid growth of this field in research, service and education
3. The specific molecular sciences skills and knowledge, as well as work skills developed and demonstrated by graduates, such as teamwork, critical evaluation and use of data, planning and time management, and communication in written and oral form, are highly valued by employers and will make you very competitive in the job market

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) helps bridge the gap between theory and practice by providing opportunities for students to gain hands-on, practical industry relevant experience and for employers to help shape the graduates of tomorrow.

The Cell and Molecular Life Facility offers state-of-the-art technology to staff and students whose research investigates diverse insults affecting animal and human cells and tissues.

Cutting-edge facilities enable world-class research and study

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