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Diploma in Criminology and Justice

Study overseas and gain a qualification in criminology and justice

The Diploma in Criminology and Justice is offered over eight courses and gives you the option to tailor your studies to suit your interests. Choose from a wide range of courses available to Study Abroad students, including criminal profiling and intelligence, crime prevention, youth justice, restorative justice, international justice and human rights.

This program is only available to international students.

Study location
  • Sunshine Coast
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
0100425
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode
Blended Learning
Total courses
8
Total units
96
Program length (full-time)
1 year full-time
Annual tuition fee 2021
A$22,600
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$22,600
Footnotes
  • Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
  • * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
  • Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.

The Diploma in Criminology and Justice is offered over eight courses and gives you the option to tailor your studies to suit your interests. Choose from a wide range of courses available to Study Abroad students, including criminal profiling and intelligence, crime prevention, youth justice, restorative justice, international justice and human rights.

Gain knowledge and learn core theoretical concepts in your chosen area through face-to-face teaching supported by online resources. Earn up to 50 percent credit for relevant prior study and complete the Diploma in one semester.

Program structure

Required courses (4) 48 units

Select 4 courses from:
CRM101 Teaching Science in the Early Years
CRM102 Teaching English: Curriculum and Pedagogy
CRM103 Teaching Arts in the Early Years
CRM105 Introduction to Criminology
JST101 Understanding Crime
CRM201 Punishment and Corrections
CRM203 Policing
CRM204 Justice and the Australian Legal System
CRM205 Criminal Profiling & Intelligence
JST202 Homicide, Investigations & Forensic Science
CRM302 Applied Crime Prevention
CRM304 Criminal Law
CRM308 International Justice and Human Rights
CRM309 Youth Justice & Restorative Justice

Elective courses (4) 48 units

Select 4 elective courses (48 units) from the undergraduate elective course options including two that are in a cognate discipline.

Total units: 96