Graduate Diploma in Criminology

Course code: 3781 + Course abbreviation: GradDipCim + Total credit points required: 48 + 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Caulfield)

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. Students also have the opportunity to pursue independent criminal justice research.

Course structure

Students complete 48 points, comprised of the following 12-point core units:

Core units

Semester one

CJM4040 Managing criminal justice issues
CJM4020 Researching criminal justice

Semester two

CJM4010 Contemporary issues in criminal justice
CJM4030 Criminal justice practice and reform

Exit points

There are no alternative exit points from this course.

Articulation

Students who complete the course with a grade of credit average or above are eligible to apply for entry into the Master of Criminology.

Course coordinator

Dr Sharon Pickering

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