Graduate Certificate in Criminology

Course code: 3782 + Course abbreviation: GradCertCrim + Total credit points required: 24 + 1 year part-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Caulfield – P/T only)

Course description

This course is designed to offer students an opportunity to pursue an advanced coursework program of criminology, with the option of later transferring to the masters-level qualification. The program offers an overview of local, national and international issues in criminal justice policy and practice and engages students in criminal justice research. It examines contemporary issues in criminal justice, criminal justice practice and reform, managing criminal justice issues and researching criminal justice. It specifically focuses on working with diverse communities in historical and political contexts.

Course structure

Students complete 24 points comprised of the following 12-point core units:

CJM4020 Researching criminal justice (semester one)
CJM4010 Contemporary issues in criminal justice (semester two)

Articulation

Candidates who complete a Graduate Certificate in International Relations with a credit average can progress to a Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations and receive 50 per cent credit towards that course.

Course coordinator

Dr Sharon Pickering

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