Diploma in Criminology

About the course

This diploma programme at Bedford Park, City campus provides applied Law training for skilled employment and further study. Training covers legal documentation, office procedures, and foundational knowledge for paralegal environments. The programme introduces legal documentation, office procedures, and foundational legal knowledge for support roles.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue entry-level roles across the criminal justice and community sectors, applying criminology knowledge to prevention, rehabilitation and policy work. Career pathways include crime analysis support, youth justice, community corrections, victim support and policy development. Typical employers include government departments, law enforcement agencies, correctional facilities and non-profit organisations, with the diploma also providing a pathway to further criminology study.

Living Costs in Adelaide**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 16 - 21	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,144 - 1,514	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 836 - 1,105
Transportation (Daily) A$ 5 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 225 - 297

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)