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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 Environmental Impact Assessment
CRM102 Plant Diversity and Ecology
CRM103 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
CRM105 Geographic Information Science and Technology
JST101 Environmental Economics
CRM201 Integrated Environmental Management
CRM203 Globalisation, Development and Indigenous Peoples
CRM204 Measuring Sustainability
CRM205 Communicating Sustainability
JST202 Special Research Project
CRM302 Workplace Learning I
CRM304 Introduction to Criminology
CRM308 Understanding Crime
CRM309 Punishment and Corrections

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