Graduate Certificate of Investigative Practice
Graduate Certificate of Investigative Practice
Are you a police officer, justice system professional, an investigator in the public and private sectors? Maybe you’ve studied criminology and are looking to pursue some advanced training or move into a new industry? Whatever your situation, this online course offers specialised skills that could lead to possible new career…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Are you a police officer, justice system professional, an investigator in the public and private sectors?
Maybe you’ve studied criminology and are looking to pursue some advanced training or move into a new industry?
Whatever your situation, this online course offers specialised skills that could lead to possible new career directions or promotional opportunities in both private and public organisations. 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 investigations to various domains of professional practice.
Apply independent judgement to research, evaluate and synthesise complex issues in investigative practice.
Apply communication, collaboration, and reflective skills to create innovative solutions to complex issues in investigative practice.
Career Opportunities
When you graduate from this online course, you can expect to apply to work in senior investigative or training roles in local or federal policing, corrections, public sector commissions, department of communities or national intelligence agencies. It may also lead to senior investigative roles in private industries including mining, security, finance, HR or IT. Future job titles could include Detective Crime Scene Investigator Cybercrime Investigator Internal Affairs Investigator or Intelligence Analyst.
Possible future job titles
Detective, Crime Scene Investigator, Cybercrime Investigator, Intelligence Analyst, Major Crime Investigator, Cyber Security Specialist
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.
