Course Level
Diploma
Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice
The Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice is a pathway program designed to help you transition into the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice. You'll develop foundational knowledge and skills in a supportive learning environment, setting you up for success in your future studies. Engage with the causes of crime and society's response through the justice system. Our expert academics and industry guest 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. Because Griffith is ranked number one for Law and Criminology in Australia with one of the largest criminology academic communities in the world, you'll learn from experts and industry leaders who bring their compelling experiences to your study. You'll study academic foundations courses on criminology, police, courts, corrections, and crime and justice with additional support and access to a dedicated First Year Coordinator and (PASS) run by high-achieving students.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Gold Coast | Full-time - 1 years | N/A | N/A |
Brisbane South (Mt Gravatt) | Full-time - 1 years | N/A | N/A |
Online | Online/Off-campus - 1 years | N/A | N/A |
Subjects
- Developing Professionally 1
- Doing Criminology
- Foundations of Academic Writing
- Homicide
- Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Law, Crime and Justice
- Listed electives and/or Free-choice electives
- Mental Health, Psychology and the Criminal Justice System
- Police, Courts and Corrections
- Social Problems - (In)Equality and (In)Justice
- Victims and Justice
Entry requirements
- The University's Admission Policy will apply.
Recognition
Griffith University grants credit and recognition of prior learning which may relate to prior formal learning or prior informal and non-formal learning. For more information, please visit the following website: Credit transfer Griffith's innovative Credit Precedent Database allows you to find out what credit decisions have been made in the past. These precedents will give you an idea of what you can expect. View credit precedents for this program
Study Pathways
Combined diploma/degree 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 (1112).
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