Undergraduate
Diploma in Criminology
Australian Catholic University, Multi-campus (7 campuses, 5 states), Australia
About this program
The Diploma in Criminology is an important stepping-stone to achieve your career and study goals. Students who undertake this diploma will be able to gain credit for up to the first year of study and articulate into the second year of the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at ACU, or exit with the Diploma in Criminology as a standalone qualification. Not only does our Diploma in Criminology have lower entry requirements than our bachelor degrees, but it will help you to develop skills needed to succeed in more advanced tertiary study. Our Diploma in Criminology provides domestic students with a Commonwealth supported place (CSP-funded), and will help you achieve your goals. We are here to support you from start to finish whether you have just finished Year 12 or finished years ago. We ensure smaller class sizes, offer tailored support as you transition to university study, and provide a range of student services to help you succeed. 95% graduates employed Top 10 Catholic universities globally Top 40 young universities worldwide Careers Once you articulate into the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, you can consider careers as: Policy advisor Reintegration worker Police (state, territory or federal) Immigration and border protection official Community corrections officer
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Completion requirements To qualify for the Diploma, a student must complete 80 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of: 80cp from Specified Units (Part A) Core / specified units include: DPLC100: Academic Literacy in Law and Criminology
- LCRD101: Introduction to Criminology
- LCRD105: Violent Crime and Society
- LCRD106: Introduction to Criminal Justice System and Policy
- LCRD104: Juvenile Justice
- LHRD111: Human Rights and Indigenous People
- LCRD107: Introduction to Research for Law, Human Rights and Criminal Justice Studies
- LCRD109: Public Law for Criminology & Human Rights Studies
Admissions
Year 12 completion (or equivalent), ATAR 50.00 for Melbourne. An applicant must comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy. International students must also meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy. For domestic students to be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed: Equivalent of year 12 level with the ACU minimum eligibility rank for Diploma programs; OR Entry via an alternative pathway as approved by ACU. International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in Schedule 4 (Associate Degree, Diploma and Certificate courses) of the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy . Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2027 Admission. Adjustment factors If you’re currently completing Year 12 you may be eligible for adjustment factors that can boost your rank and help you get into your desired course. Adjustment factors may be applied to your TAC application if you study particular subjects, attend schools geographically close to our campuses or in certain regional areas, apply as an elite athlete or performer or meet certain other criteria. Learn more about adjustment factors Inherent requirement There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of that course or unit.
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