Graduate Diploma in Criminology
Graduate Diploma in Criminology
Security surveillance, terrorism, policing, cyber-crime and transnational crime are just a few of the areas you’ll explore to help you understand the inner workings of criminal behaviour. You will learn how to evaluate, think critically, and apply theories and methods to real-world environments through work placements. Some of our students…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Security surveillance, terrorism, policing, cyber-crime and transnational crime are just a few of the areas you’ll explore to help you understand the inner workings of criminal behaviour.
You will learn how to evaluate, think critically, and apply theories and methods to real-world environments through work placements. Some of our students have previously undertaken internships within federal or state government agencies, including community safety departments or commercial providers including in domestic violence to inmate reintegration.
Upon successful completion of this course, you can gain direct entry into the Master of Criminology.
3 reasons to study a Graduate Diploma in Criminology at Murdoch
Murdoch is the only university in Western Australia to offer this unique course.
Study the latest methods to meet practitioner and real-world demands.
Learn from leading academics who have significant real-world experience to ensure that your learning is at the forefront of professional practice. Some of our academics have worked in prisons, law enforcement and with government organisations.
Your career
A Graduate Diploma of Criminology could see you working in public and private sectors nationally or internationally.
Other opportunities of employment include law enforcement, corrections, intelligence, international and cognate entities as well as a range of providers in the broad sphere of criminal justice. Some career pathways could include:
Criminologist
Cyber-security Analyst
Government Officer
Intelligence Officer
State or Federal Police Law Enforcement Officers
Intelligence & National Security Officer
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Murdoch University is based in Perth, the biggest city in Western Australia. It is a world-renowned research university, being a part of the Innovative Research Universities group. It has an impressive reputation for conducting ground-breaking studies, and experienced academics encourage students to be independent thinkers with a focus on the future. Murdoch offers around 230 undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs, and a series of dedicated scholarships for international students to help them with the costs of studying in Australia. The University boasts strong connections with overseas partners, domestic government departments and the wider working community, giving students a perfect springboard to take part in work placements and complete real-world projects in their subject area.
