Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience and Criminology

Criminology and neuroscience are rapidly evolving fields, with growing recognition of the role that neuroscience plays in understanding human behaviour, including criminal actions. The first course of its kind in Australia, our Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience and Criminology investigates the intricate relationships between brain functions and criminal behaviour, contributing to the emerging field of neurocriminology, a discipline with immense potential for future research and applications.

Whether you're already working in criminal justice, law enforcement or mental health and want to upskill, or you're looking to enter the field for the first time, our flexible introductory course equips you with the knowledge and tools to understand crime through a neurological lens.

Why study the Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience and Criminology at UNE?
At UNE, you'll learn from experts in neuroscience and criminology who will provide you with real-world insights into the neurobiological factors that influence human behaviour. This course offers a foundational understanding of how neuroscience can be applied in criminal justice and mental health settings, preparing you to critically evaluate neurological research and apply it to real-world scenarios in criminology.

UNE has a rich history of providing high-quality online education. We’re also highly rated – year after year, students award UNE 5-star ratings in The Good Universities Guide for Overall Experience and Student Support, so when you study with us, you benefit from flexible, accessible, world-class education.

What makes our course different?
UNE is ahead of the curve with this first-of-its-kind course, laying the groundwork for you to take advantage of the rapidly growing application of neuroscience to criminology. When studying our Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience and Criminology, you will have opportunities to:

• Learn how to analyse neurobiological processes in the context of criminal behaviour, and develop foundational knowledge of neuroanatomy.
• Build a strong foundation in neurocriminology, equipping you to address complex challenges at the intersection of neuroscience and criminal justice.
• Gain access to our Centre for Rural Criminology, a world-first hub of collaborative international research which seeks to understand all aspects of rural crime in order to help build safe and resilient communities.
• Set yourself up for future study. The Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience and Criminology has been specifically developed to progress into a Graduate Diploma and Masters of the same name, positioning you to take your studies to the next level, with credit for the units you have already completed in the Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience and Criminology.
• Gain a new qualification quickly. This course can be completed in just six months of full-time study. Or fit your coursework around your work and home life by studying part-time.
• Study flexibly online. We know you're busier than ever, so it's a good thing UNE are the experts in online education. We'll support you to study when and where you want.

Study online
Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together to build real world networks for the future.

* 24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.