Diploma In Criminology

Australian Catholic University

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Career based/Vocational

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1 Year

Course duration

7/31/2025

Start Date

US$20572

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The Diploma in Criminology is an important stepping-stone to achieve your 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. Not only does our Diploma in Criminology have lower entry requirements than our bachelor degrees, but it will help you to develop skills needed to succeed in more advanced tertiary study. Our Diploma in Criminology provides domestic students with a Commonwealth supported place (CSP-funded), and will help you achieve your goals. We are here to support you from start to finish whether you have just finished Year 12 or finished years ago. We ensure smaller class sizes, offer tailored support as you transition to university study, and provide a range of student services to help you succeed. Students enrolling in Professional Terms can only study at the Townsville Leadership Centre. Careers Once you articulate into the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, you can consider careers as: Policy advisor Reintegration worker Police (state, territory or federal) Immigration and border protection official Community corrections officer 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 Credit will be given for the same units completed in the diploma program.

For international students

If youre an international applicant youll need the equivalent of an Australian Year 12 Certificate. If youre an international student completing one of the following qualifications, you will need to apply for admission through your local Tertiary Admission Centre (TAC) and be assessed on your performance in these studies (i.e. your ATAR or equivalent): an Australian Year 12 qualification (either outside or in Australia) an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3. The entry requirements are as follows: IELTS: Overall score: 6.0 Individual score of 5.5 in all tests PTE: 50 with a minimum of 42 in all four communicative skills TOEFL: Internet based total of 60: minimum 18 in writing, 8 in reading, 16 in speaking and 7 in listening ACU English Language Test: C (60-62%) CAE: Overall CAE score 176, Minimum score of 169 in all tests

1 Year - Full time

Fee

A$31,216.00 (US$ 20,572) per yearPlease check with institution*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start Date

7/31/2025

Address

Blacktown Campus, 22 Main Street, Blacktown, New South Wales, 2148, Sydney, Australia

1 Year - Full time

Fee

A$31,216.00 (US$ 20,572) per year

Start Date

7/31/2025

Address

Australian Catholic University - Brisbane Campus, 1100 Nudgee Road, Banyo, Queensland, 4014, Brisbane, Australia

About

The Australian Catholic University (ACU) is world renowned for the quality of its teaching and research. It is ranked as the number one Catholic university and is in the top 80 universities in the Asia-Pacific region (Times Higher Education). ACU is ranked within the top 3% of universities across the globe and is a top young university.
With seven campuses across Australia and a campus in Rome, the university is ideally placed to provide an excellent education. This is reflected by the high level of student satisfaction, which places ACU in the top ten in Australia. Research at ACU, evaluated by the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), is rated well above world-class in a significant number of areas.
ACU prides itself on providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for international students. ACU’s multicultural campus is indicative of the diversity of the student community. The university is highly regarded by students having been awarded five stars for the overall student experience, student skills development and the engagement of learners.
ACU is aware of the need to prepare students for the world of work and employment after graduation. The university actively engages with industry and provides students with the opportunity for work experience, internships, hands-on-experience and volunteer work. This has seen ACU rank in the top three universities in Australia for graduate employment by the Federal Government’s Graduate Outcomes Survey. The ACU CareerHub forms part of ACU’s innovative careers service which aims to connect graduates and students with potential employers, including advertising vacancies.
Students have the opportunity to experience a vibrant and exciting life at ACU. With everything from guitar lessons to sport, students will never be short of activities to get involved in. Participation in extra-curricular activities gives students the ideal chance to socialise and meet new friends.

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