Diploma in Criminology
Diploma in Criminology
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,…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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.
REQUIREMENTS
If you’re an international applicant you’ll need the equivalent of an Australian Year 12 Certificate.
If you’re 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
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an Australian education provider that is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and the top 40 of Generation Y universities. Study options are offered in the areas of arts and humanities; business and IT; education; law; nursing and health sciences; philosophy and theology; psychology; sport and biological science. A degree at ACU involves much more than classes and study. Throughout the degree, students will hear and learn from industry leaders who bring their expertise to ACU to inspire a new generation of leaders. ACU has campuses across Brisbane, Adelaide, Ballarat, Blacktown, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Rome, and Strathfield.
