Diploma in Criminology and Justice
Study overseas and gain a qualification in criminology and justice. The Diploma in Criminology and Justice is offered over eight courses and gives you the option to tailor your studies to suit your interests. Choose from a wide range of courses available to Study Abroad students, including criminal profiling and intelligence, crime prevention, youth justice, restorative justice, international justice and human rights.
In this program you will:
- Gain knowledge and learn core theoretical concepts in your chosen area through face-to-face teaching supported by online resources
- Earn up to 50 percent credit for relevant prior study and complete the Diploma in one semester
This program is only available to international students.
Location
CRICOS code
Duration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
Annual fee / Estimated total feeStart
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 8
- Total units
- 96
- Duration
- 1 year 1 year
- CRICOS code
- 0100425
- UniSC program code
- AR109
Required courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 courses from:
CRM101 Introduction to Criminology
CRM102 Understanding Crime
CRM103 Punishment and Corrections
CRM105 Policing
JST101 Justice and the Australian Legal System
CRM201 Criminal Profiling & Intelligence
CRM203 Homicide, Investigations & Forensic Science
CRM204 Applied Crime Prevention
CRM205 Criminal Law
JST202 International Justice and Human Rights
CRM302 Youth Justice & Restorative Justice
CRM304 Professional Ethics and Integrity Management
CRM308 Diversity, Crime and Justice
CRM309 Working with Victims and Offenders
Elective courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 elective courses (48 units) from the undergraduate elective course options including two that are in a cognate discipline.
Entry requirements
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.
If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.
English language requirements
You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 96 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses)
- Most courses are valued at 12 units unless otherwise specified
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$22,900
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$22,900