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.
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.
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
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).
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate Award.
Select three units (60 credit points) from the following:
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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CRI6400 ^ | Contemporary Issues in Criminology and Justice | 20 |
CRI6430 ^ | Innovations in Criminology and Justice | 20 |
CRI6405 ^ | Investigative Practices | 20 |
CRI6410 ^ | Misconduct and Corruption Prevention | 20 |
CRI6415 ^ | Victims of Crime and Abuse of Power | 20 |
CRI6420 ^ | Understanding Cybercrimes | 20 |
CRI6435 ^ | Ethical Issues for Criminologists | 20 |
CRI6425 ^ | Cybercrime Prevention and Mitigation | 20 |
^ Core Option
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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