The Graduate Diploma in Criminology and Justice facilitates advanced independent learning and consolidation of skills.  The Graduate Diploma is designed for professionals who are involved in the full range of careers in law enforcement, compliance and justice and is highly applied in focus.  Students are introduced to the external environment of the justice and policing environments, and their management.  Students will acquire the skills to undertake quantitative and qualitative research to conduct workplace projects, evaluate the implementation of new policies and programs and understand the research and evidence base of existing and emerging policy and practice.  In particular, the capacity to reflect on practice in the complex and demanding environments of criminology, justice, law enforcement and compliance is a significant feature and underpinning principle of the course.

Successful completion of one of the Graduate Certificates offered through the School of Law and Justice, OR completion of an appropriate qualification at the postgraduate level approved by the Course Coordinator as suitable preparation for the Graduate Diploma.

Advanced standing on the constituent units of the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma may be relevant on a case-by-case- basis.

The Diploma consists of 120 credit points (8 units), of which 4 units exemptions (60 credit points) will be available to students who have successfully completed a Graduate Certificate (Graduate Certificate in Criminology and Justice; Graduate Certificate in Drug and Alcohol Harm Minimisation; Graduate Certificate in Investigation and Intelligence), or equivalent qualification with the approval of the University.  In addition to having completed a certificate or equivalent, students are required to complete 4 units (60 credit points) selected from the following: