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    Graduate Certificate in Forensic Behavioural Science

    Swinburne University of Technology

    Swinburne University of Technology

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    Australia, Melbourne

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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Graduate Certificate

    Study Type

    Part Time

    Delivery

    Online

    Campuses

    Hawthorn

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines16-Mar-2026
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 19,430  / year
    Next Intake 16-Mar-2026

    Graduate Certificate in Forensic Behavioural Science

    About

    Overview

    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. 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.

    Check the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Behavioural Science course handbook
    Got questions about a course?

    Join us for the Swinburne Study Expo on Tuesday 11 November – the best place to chat with academics and teaching staff for answers to all your Swinburne questions, from entry requirements to graduation outcomes.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Qualifications

    One of:
    • A recognised 3 year Bachelor degree in any of the following fields (Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Youth Work, Child and Family Studies; or Policing);
    OR
    • Completion of a Bachelor degree in other relevant disciplines will be considered on a case by case basis
    OR
    • A minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience.

    Applicants are also required to submit a 500 – 750 word statement demonstrating their suitability to the course.

    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.


    A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience. Applicants are also required to submit a 500 – 750 word statement demonstrating their suitability to the course.


    This will be assessed at the time of your application. To check your eligibility for this course, visit our entry requirements for international students page.

    English Program Requirements

    English language requirements

    Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

    Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?

    A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.

    Career

    Stretch your career further

    • Behaviour support officer
    • Employment consultant
    • Case worker
    • Forensic clinical specialist
    International student visa

    International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 19,430 

    Application Fee

    AUD  

    How to Apply

    To apply online, you will need these supporting documents

    • Certified copies of your previous academic results.
    • Certified English language proficiency test results (IELTS, PTE or TOEFL).
    • Letters from your school or employer.
    • If you do not meet the Year 12 design prerequisite a portfolio will need to be submitted for assessment (except for the Swinburne Foundation Year (Design)).
    • A Statement of Activity if there is a gap in study (for example, if you graduated secondary education in 2017 and are applying for one of our courses in 2019, we will require a written statement of what you have been doing in 2018).

    If you are applying for credit, you must include course outlines and translated (English) copies (if required) from your previous or current course. 

    Swinburne University of Technology

    Graduate Certificate in Forensic Behavioural Science

    Swinburne University of Technology

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