Graduate Diploma in Criminology

Security surveillance, terrorism, policing, cybercrime and transnational crime are just a few of the areas you’ll explore to help you understand the inner workings of criminal behaviour.

You’ll learn how to evaluate, think critically and apply theories and methods to real-world environments through work placements. Some of our students have previously undertaken internships within federal or state government agencies, including community safety departments or commercial providers including in domestic violence to inmate reintegration.

Upon successful completion of this course, you can gain direct entry into the Master of Criminology.

3 reasons to study a Graduate Diploma in Criminology at Murdoch

1. Murdoch is the only university in Western Australia to offer this unique course.
2. Study the latest methods to meet practitioner and real world demands.
3. Learn from leading academics who have significant real-world experience to ensure that your learning is at the forefront of professional practice. Some of our academics have worked in prisons, law enforcement and with government organisations.

What you'll learn

Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:

• How to evaluate criminal issues, theories and concepts in a range of contexts.
• Contemporary criminal justice issues.
• Criminological methods, theoretical perspectives, techniques and strategies for real world demands.
• Interdisciplinary and intercultural perspective.

Your future career

A Graduate Diploma of Criminology could see you working in public and private sectors nationally or internationally.

Other opportunities of employment include law enforcement, corrections, intelligence, international and cognate entities as well as a range of providers in the broad sphere of criminal justice. Some career pathways could include:

• Criminologist
• Cybersecurity Analyst
• Government Officer
• Intelligence Officer
• State or Federal Police Law Enforcement Officers
• Intelligence & National Security Officer

IELTS: Score: 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

TOEFL: Score: 79+, with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13.

PEARSON: Score: 64+, with no communicative skill below 60.

CAMBRIDGE: Score: 176+, with no skill less than 169.