Program Overview

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Diploma in Criminology

The Diploma in Criminology is an important stepping-stone to achieve 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.

Overview

• The Diploma in Criminology has lower entry requirements than bachelor degrees.
• It helps develop skills needed to succeed in more advanced tertiary study.
• Provides domestic students with a Commonwealth supported place (CSP-funded).
• Offers tailored support as students transition to university study.
• Includes a range of student services to help students succeed.

Careers

Once students articulate into the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, they can consider careers as:

• Policy advisor
• Reintegration worker
• Police (state, territory, or federal)
• Immigration and border protection official
• Community corrections officer

Course Details

Course Structure

To complete the Diploma in Criminology, a student must complete 80 credit points (cp).

Course Map

The course map varies depending on the commencement semester.

• Commencing Semester 1:
  • Year 1, Semester 1:
    • DPLC100 Academic Literacy in Law and Criminology
    • LCRD107 Introduction to Research for Law, Human Rights and Criminal Justice Studies
    • LCRD101 Introduction to Criminology
    • LCRD105 Violent Crime and Society
  • Year 1, Semester 2:
    • LHRD111 Human Rights and Indigenous People
    • LCRD109 Public Law for Criminology & Human Rights Studies
    • LCRD106 Introduction to Criminal Justice System and Policy
    • LCRD104 Juvenile Justice
• Commencing Semester 2:
  • Year 1, Semester 2:
    • DPLC100 Academic Literacy in Law and Criminology
    • LCRD107 Introduction to Research for Law, Human Rights and Criminal Justice Studies
    • LCRD106 Introduction to Criminal Justice System and Policy
    • LCRD104 Juvenile Justice
  • Year 1, Semester 1:
    • LCRD101 Introduction to Criminology
    • LCRD105 Violent Crime and Society
    • LCRD109 Public Law for Criminology & Human Rights Studies
    • LHRD111 Human Rights and Indigenous People

Graduate Statement

As an ACU graduate, you will have personal insight founded on an understanding of who you are as a professional, a citizen, and a scholar. You will embrace change and growth through critical self-awareness and learning autonomy.

Empathy

You will value human dignity and diversity, founded on deep reflection and empathy. You will have experience of Indigenous Knowings and perspectives and can engage respectfully when working alongside Australia's First Peoples.

Imagination

You will utilize imagination and innovation to solve problems, critically analyzing information from a range of sources to creatively solve practical problems.

Impact

You will recognize your responsibility to work for social justice and a sustainable world, founded on a commitment to human dignity and the common good. You will lead change through respectful collaboration and effective communication of ideas to diverse peoples, groups, and communities in local and global contexts.

AQF Framework

Diploma - AQF Level 5

Entry Requirements

An applicant must comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

• Equivalent of year 12 level with the ACU minimum eligibility rank for Diploma programs; OR
• Entry via an alternative pathway as approved by ACU.

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.

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.

Pathways

Further Study

Students who complete the Diploma in Criminology may apply for entry into the Bachelor of Law. It may also provide a pathway to the following double degrees:

• Bachelor of Human Rights/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Bachelor of Human Rights/Bachelor of Laws
• Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice/Bachelor of Laws
• Bachelor of Psychology/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Fees

Course Costs

Average first-year fee: $15,810 CSP

Payment Options

You should be able to concentrate on getting good marks instead of worrying about how you'll pay your fees. We have a number of options that can help you ease the financial burden, including government assistance, scholarships, and income support.

Scholarships

You could be eligible for one of the hundreds of scholarships we award each year to help students from across the university with the cost of studying, accommodation, or overseas study opportunities.