Graduate Certificate in Criminology and Justice
Graduate Certificate in Criminology and Justice
Interested in criminology and justice? Does your job require behavioural management or investigational skills? Or maybe you’re looking for career change and already have a degree in a field like psychology, social science or youth work? Either way, this course will extend your skillset and open up new career opportunities….
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Interested in criminology and justice? Does your job require behavioural management or investigational skills?
Or maybe you’re looking for career change and already have a degree in a field like psychology, social science or youth work?
Either way, this course will extend your skillset and open up new career opportunities.
You can select from a range of interesting topics, including Cyber Criminology, Investigative Practice or Misconduct and Corruption Prevention
The course will prepare you to enter roles in both private and public organisations. And as a graduate, you’ll also have the opportunity to fast-track your studies in a Master of Criminology and Justice.
Course learning outcomes
Apply a specialised understanding of complex and emerging knowledge in criminology and justice to various domains of professional practice.
Apply independent judgement to research, evaluate and synthesise complex issues in criminology and justice.
Apply communication, collaboration, and reflective skills to create innovative solutions to complex issues in criminology and justice.
Career Opportunities
When you graduate from this online course, you can expect to apply to work in law enforcement agencies, government agencies, non-profit organisations and the private sector, including roles in security.
Possible future job titles
Criminologist, Intelligence Analyst, Investigator, Cyber Security Specialist, Judicial Support Officer, Correctional Officer, Youth Justice Officer, Prison Officer
REQUIREMENTS
Successful applicants with a Bachelor degree, or higher, with significant coursework in a related field or professional learning in contemporary policing practice or relevant professional practice may seek reduced course duration by applying for recognition of prior learning (up to 20 credit points).
Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Bachelor degree; or
Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English competency requirements:
IELTS Academic: An overall band minimum score of 6.5, with no individual band less than 6.0.) (Results are typically valid for 2 years and online tests are not acceptable.)
TOEFL iBT: TOEFL iBT: 84 (with no score below 17)
TOEFL Paper-Based Test (PBT): Minimum score of 573, including Test of Written English of 5.0 or better. (Results are typically valid for only 2 years)
Pearson Test of English (PTE): PTE Academic 58, with no score less than 50 for postgraduate standard entry courses. (Results are typically valid for only 2 years)
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a large, multi-campus institution serving communities in Western Australia and internationally.ECU was awarded university status in 1991, but despite its relative youth, the University has a proud history of more than a century of service to education in Western Australia and is recognised for its teaching and learning, excellence in research, and partnerships with the community.We have more than 23,300 students, including around 18,500 undergraduates and 4,800 postgraduates. Approximately 3,600 international students attend the University, originating from 104 countries.We are a progressive University with courses developed through ongoing industry input, and employing lecturers who engage fully with their students. We’re a university that knows while knowledge is important, understanding comes from experience –experience that enables you to adapt what you’ve learned to whatever opportunities come your way. Because that’s when you do more than just survive in this world. You thrive in it.
