Swinburne University of Technology

Course Level

Postgraduate Certificate

Related Careers

Graduate Certificate in Forensic Behavioural Science

The Graduate Certificate in Forensic Behavioural Science is designed to provide the necessary basic knowledge and training to enable a range of professionals to work within forensic settings. Professionals who work in forensic mental health/behavioural science contexts, or with forensic populations (such as offenders) require specialised skills. The course will provide a comprehensive introduction to key principles and work practices in forensic fields, including an overview of relevant legal systems and procedures, and the fundamentals of violence risk assessment and management. This course is offered through the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science at Swinburne, in collaboration with the Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health (Forensicare).

Campus	Duration	Fees	ATAR
Hawthorn	Part-time - 1 years	$18,680	N/A

Structure

To qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Behavioural Science, students must complete 50 credit points comprising: 3 x core units (37.5 credit points); 1 x elective unit (12.5 credit points)

Entry requirements

A recognised three-year bachelor degree in any of the following fields: Social Work
Psychology
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Youth Work
Child and Family Studies
Policing. Completion of Bachelor degrees in other relevant disciplines will be considered. Applicants are also required to submit a 500-word statement of purpose demonstrating their suitability to the course.

Recognition

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.