Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience and Criminology

About the course

This Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience and Criminology explores how brain function and neurobiological processes relate to criminal behaviour, introducing the emerging field of neurocriminology. Designed for those in criminal justice, law enforcement or mental health—or new entrants—it builds specialised knowledge to interpret crime through a neurological lens. Delivered flexibly online, it provides a focused postgraduate pathway in neuroscience-informed criminology.

Career outcome

Graduates can apply neuroscience-informed perspectives to roles where understanding behaviour and offending is important, including criminal justice, corrections, policing support, policy and programme design, youth and community services, and mental health contexts. The course also provides a foundation for further study and research interests in neurocriminology and related behavioural sciences. This is a Graduate Certificate in the sciences with criminology applications. Preparing graduates for research scientist, laboratory leadership, and specialist technical roles in the sciences.

Entry requirements

Entry is based on a bachelor qualification or above in any discipline.

Living Costs in Armidale**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 851 - 1,125	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 764 - 1,010
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 5	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 365 - 483

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)