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Edith Cowan University (ECU)

  • 19% international / 81% domestic

Associate Degree in Criminology and Justice

  • Associate Degree

Adopts a contemporary approach to the education of practitioners in the areas of policing and corrections.

Key details

Degree Type
Associate Degree
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Course Code
C25, 074068A
Study Mode
Online, In person

About this course

Adopts a contemporary approach to the education of practitioners in the areas of policing and corrections.

Students will develop an understanding of the theory and research that informs policing practice and offender management, as well as excellent academic literacy skills, including cultural awareness. The course facilitates students' practical skills and provides opportunities to apply learning.

Study locations

Joondalup

Online

What you will learn

  • Apply specialised knowledge of criminology and justice issues to relevant technical and theoretical situations
  • Communicate knowledge of criminology and justice, sharing perspectives and transferring knowledge and skills to others.
  • Creatively express ideas and formulate solutions in criminology situations.
  • Critically identify and analyse complex criminology problems.
  • Show independent judgement to demonstrate specialist knowledge in contexts that are subject to change.
  • Use digital technologies and literacies to access and use relevant information from multiple sources.

Career pathways

Police Officer, Community Corrections Officer, Parole Officer, Youth Justice Officer, Research & Policy Officer

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Law & Paralegal Studies courses at Edith Cowan University (ECU).
84%
Overall satisfaction
84%
Skill scale
72%
Teaching scale
77.5%
Employed full-time
$72k
Average salary