Graduate Certificate in Justice and Criminology

    Graduate Certificate in Justice and Criminology

    Duration6 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 13,906 / Total
    Next IntakeJuly 1, 2026

    Graduate Certificate in Justice and Criminology

    About

    Designed by leading academics and industry professionals, the Graduate Certificate in Justice and Criminology reflects the latest debates, issues and approaches to global, national and local justice activities and processes.

    With a strong vocational focus, this certificate provides you with the advanced skills and knowledge to effectively perform as a justice professional in areas including:

    • criminology
    • management
    • compliance
    • investigation
    • governance
    • human security

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification).

    You may also be considered if you have at least 5 years of work experience or professional practise in a related field.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:

    • IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
    • TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
    • Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
    • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.

    For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.

    Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP).

    Career

    Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Justice and Criminology will be prepared to work as practitioners in a variety of professional environments within the public and criminal justice sectors that include:

    • policing and prosecution
    • courts management customs and border protection
    • youth justice
    • justice policy
    • law enforcement and policing
    • prisons administration
    • security management
    • community safety.

    Alternatively, you may be interested in pursuing further study with the Master of Justice and Criminology.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    13,906 / total
    Application Fee 100

    How to Apply

    Step 1: Find a course

    Step 2: Check the entry requirements

    Step 3: Collect required documents

    Step 4: Submit your application

    If you are applying for on-campus study in a coursework program (Bachelor, Associate Degree or Honours), use the online application system for international students. 

    Remember, our team are experts in RMIT study options and how to apply, so contact the team if you need support with your application.

    Graduate Certificate in Justice and Criminology

    RMIT University

    RMIT University

    Australia

    Australia, Melbourne