Course overview
Become job ready, faster. The one year Diploma in Criminology introduces you to the skills and knowledge needed to truly understand crime and make a real impact in the criminal justice sector and related fields. It provides foundational knowledge of criminology, introducing issues such as crime theory, the criminal justice system, law in Australian society, research methods, and Indigenous studies. With six core topics and two electives to choose from, the degree can be tailored to address specific goals for a successful career in the criminal justice sector.
Your career
Graduates will have a foundational understanding of classic and contemporary criminological theories and how the criminal justice system functions to deliver justice" in Australia. Graduates will be able to apply and communicate that knowledge in written form to various scenarios and authentic assessment tasks. It also prepares graduates for further study in criminology-related discipline. Upon completion, students can apply for up to one year of credit towards the Bachelor of Criminology (SATAC code 234661).
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Recent secondary Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) or equivalent recent year 12 qualification (including the International Baccalaureate Diploma), and achieve a competitive selection rank. Year 12 Grades Pathway: Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection into their preferred course may be offered based on their year 12 subject grades. Research Project B: If you have strong results in the SACE Research Project B subject you will be considered for entry into this course on your Year 12 results combined with your Research Project B performance. If the combined score does not result in an enhanced selection rank, you will compete in the normal way. UniTEST: If you are completing an Australian Year 12 qualification this year, uniTEST is available to enhance your chances of getting into this course. We will select students based on Year 12 results combined with uniTEST performance. If you take the test and dont do so well, dont worry, we will only consider your ATAR Selection Rank. If you have studied at higher education level for a total of more than two years, you are not eligible to use your year 12 results. Higher Ed Completed or partially completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or Completed a University Foundation Studies, Bridging or Enabling program If you have studied at higher education level in the last two years, you must not have accumulated more than a total of two full-time years of higher education study in order to use your bridging program results. Work-Life Other Completed a non-recent SACE or equivalent secondary education qualification with a competitive selection rank, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB), or STAT multiple choice test. Can be combined with a Personal Competencies Statement and/or employment experience. If you have studied at higher education level in the last two years, you must not have accumulated more than a total of two full-time years of higher education study in order to use your STAT results. VET Completed an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate III level or above. TAFElink is a guaranteed entry pathway if youve completed a TAFE/VET Certificate IV or higher level qualification (provided you meet the course prerequisite requirements). Guaranteed entry levels are published at TAFElink
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 requirementPast offer reference
Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.
Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- Bedford ParkSA27 July 2026
- Bedford ParkSA

