Course overview
Study with Queensland's no.1 university for criminology. The Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice is a pathway program designed to help you transition into the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Learn about the causes of crime in Australia and overseas, and society’s response through the justice system. You’ll develop foundational knowledge and skills in a supportive learning environment, setting you up for success in your further studies. Griffith is home to one of the largest criminology academic communities in the world. Our expert lecturers will explain proven ways that crime can be examined, prevented and reduced. You’ll also learn about police, courts and criminal law, forensic psychology and homicide. Once you've successfully completed this diploma, you'll be offered guaranteed entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice. For more course information, visit Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at GU.
Combined diploma/degrees: Upon successful completion of this diploma, you will be offered guaranteed entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Combined diploma/degrees: Upon successful completion of this diploma, you will be offered guaranteed entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Course record
Career Opportunities
Policing and security, intelligence, probation and parole, child protection, crime analysis, courts and justice services, government agencies, crime prevention and regulatory agencies.
Entry requirements
Switch between domestic ATAR data and international qualification equivalents.
No international equivalency table yet
Use the domestic ATAR data for now, or ask Achieva AI to assess your background manually.
English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
View English requirementStudent profile
Total students<5
#2025Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- Brisbane South (Nathan)QLDJuly 2026
- Brisbane South (Nathan)QLDMarch 2026
- Brisbane South (Nathan)QLD
