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Graduate Certificate of Investigative Practice

Effective from 01-JAN-2024 : Code P30

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..

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply a specialised understanding of complex and emerging knowledge in investigations to various domains of professional practice.
  2. Apply independent judgement to research, evaluate and synthesise complex issues in investigative practice.
  3. Apply communication, collaboration, and reflective skills to create innovative solutions to complex issues in investigative practice.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 6)

  • Bachelor degree; or
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
  • Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
  • Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to meet the published entry requirements. Successful applicants with a Bachelor degree, or higher, withsignificant 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).

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate Award.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 0.5 Years
  • Part Time: 1 Year

Course Delivery

  • Online: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

Dr Suzanne ROCK

Course Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CRI6400Contemporary Issues in Criminology and Justice20
CRI6405Investigative Practices20
CRI6415Victims of Crime and Abuse of Power20

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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