Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS:
Postgraduate studies in criminology and criminal justice provide a pathway to professional advancement for those working in these fields. The courses are designed to provide an overview of criminological theory and research, the workings of the criminal justice system and allied organisations, insight into key policy debates and an understanding of research methods. The courses introduce social and psychological explanations of crime, as well as contemporary debates in criminological theory. Beyond the core elements of the course in policing, community development, crime prevention, law and behaviour and social science research methods you will have the opportunity to study electives from criminal justice, research practice, policing, corrections and crime prevention.
Structure
To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate in Criminology and Criminal Justice students must complete two core units and two elective units.
Subjects
- Criminology and criminal justice
Standard entry requirements
All applicants to the Graduate Certificate of Criminology and Criminal Justice must have either: a recognised undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution OR fulfil the following alternative admission criteria: in selected circumstances, applicants without a recognised undergraduate degree may apply for entry based on their work experience in a criminal justice related field
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