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Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice

  • Diploma

The Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice is a pathway program designed to help you transition into the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice. You'll develop foundational knowledge and skills in a supportive learning environment, setting you up for success in your future studies.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Course Code
8042
Study Mode
In person, Online
ATAR
60

About this course

The Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice is a pathway program designed to help you transition into the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice. You'll develop foundational knowledge and skills in a supportive learning environment, setting you up for success in your future studies.

Engage with the causes of crime and society's response through the justice system. Our expert academics and industry guest lecturers will explain proven ways that crime can be examined, prevented and reduced. You'll also learn about police, courts and criminal law, forensic psychology and homicide.

Because Griffith is ranked number one for Law and Criminology in Australia with one of the largest criminology academic communities in the world, you'll learn from experts and industry leaders who bring their compelling experiences to your study.

You'll study academic foundations courses on criminology, police, courts, corrections, and crime and justice with additional support and access to a dedicated First Year Coordinator and (PASS) run by high-achieving students.

Entry requirements

The University's Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy will apply.

This program is for Domestic students only.

Study locations

Gold Coast

Online

Career pathways

Graduate outcomes

Gain valuable transferable skills in critical thinking, leadership, problem-solving and information analysis, which will be well-suited to a wide range of workplaces. Create your own path while pursuing your passions and professional ambitions.

Credit for prior study or work

Griffith University grants credit and recognition of prior learning which may relate to prior formal learning or prior informal and non-formal learning. For more information, please visit the following website:

  • Credit transfer

Griffith's innovative Credit Precedent Database allows you to find out what credit decisions have been made in the past. These precedents will give you an idea of what you can expect.

  • View credit precedents for this program

How to apply

Selection for admission to an undergraduate degree is made on the basis of academic merit.

Selection for admission is competitive as the number of applicants generally exceeds the places available. The minimum requirement for eligibility for admission is completion of Year 12 of secondary school or equivalent academic achievement.

Prerequisites for admission may be specified in terms of levels of achievement in particular Year 12 subjects. Prerequisite conditions may be satisfied by other study or experience which is considered to be equivalent to the Year 12 prerequisites. More information is available on the Prerequisites and Assumed Knowledge website.

Further information for Queensland students completing an ATAR can be found here.

Domestic applicants should apply for admission through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).

Domestic applicants from NSW and ACT should apply for admission through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).


Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at Griffith University.
86.7%
Overall satisfaction
86.5%
Skill scale
74.8%
Teaching scale
55.2%
Employed full-time
$57.9k
Average salary