ProviderDeakin UniversityStudy Deakin's Graduate Certificate of Criminology and gain foundational knowledge in criminological theory, crime policy and prevention. You will begin to explore how crime is understood and addressed in contemporary society. Designed with input from police, policy and regulatory organisations, the degree helps you build industry-relevant skills you can apply in further study or directly in the workforce. You will examine key issues in crime and justice and develop early critical thinking around how systems of justice operate and evolve. Your core subjects focus on crime and innovative justice, criminological policy and criminal justice practice. You can also choose electives such as Populism and Policing Futures, Human Rights in World Politics and Terrorism in International Politics, allowing you to tailor your study to your career goals.
Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.
To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:
If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.
Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.
Course structure, credit points and subject sequence
Refer to the institution course handbook.
Official course, fees, admissions, English, curriculum and related sources.
