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Graduate Diploma in Criminology
University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Diploma in Criminology at the University of Sydney Law School addresses contemporary questions about crime and social control within theoretical and policy contexts, taught by some of Australia's leading criminologists. Students complete four units of study, including the compulsory Explaining Crime unit, with the remainder chosen from a wide range of interdisciplinary electives.
The course suits anyone interested in crime, punishment and criminal justice, and graduates work across criminal justice agencies, government policy, research institutions and non-government organisations.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Structure
- 24 credit points, equivalent to 4 units of study
- one compulsory unit of study, Explaining Crime
- the remaining units of study are selected from a wide range of electives
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Admissions
Admission to candidature for the Graduate Diploma in Criminology requires a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney; or an equivalent qualification.
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