Graduate Certificate in Criminology and Justice

About this Course

Interested in criminology and justice? Does your job require behavioural management or investigational skills?

Or maybe you’re looking for career change and already have a degree in a field like psychology, social science or youth work?

Either way, this course will extend your skillset and open up new career opportunities.

You can select from a range of interesting topics, including Cyber Criminology, Investigative Practice or Misconduct and Corruption Prevention

The course will prepare you to enter roles in both private and public organisations. And as a graduate, you’ll also have the opportunity to fast-track your studies in a Master of Criminology and Justice.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate Award.

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

• Academic Admission requirements (Band 6)

  The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

  All applicants are required to meet the published entry requirements. Successful applicants with a Bachelor degree, or higher, withsignificant coursework in a related field or professional learning in contemporary policing practice or relevant professional practice may seek reduced course duration by applying for recognition of prior learning (up to 20 credit points).

  Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Bachelor degree; or
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

Career Opportunities

When you graduate from this online course, you can expect to apply to work in law enforcement agencies, government agencies, non-profit organisations and the private sector, including roles in security.

Possible future job titles

Criminologist, Intelligence Analyst, Investigator, Cyber Security Specialist, Judicial Support Officer, Correctional Officer, Youth Justice Officer, Prison Officer

Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.

• Master of Criminology and Justice