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About the course
This Graduate Diploma in Criminology explores criminal behaviour and contemporary issues such as policing, terrorism, cybercrime and transnational crime. You’ll develop critical evaluation skills and apply criminological theories and methods to real-world settings, with opportunities for work placements and industry engagement. Successful completion can provide a pathway into Murdoch’s Master of Criminology, building postgraduate capability in criminology and justice-related practice.
What you might learn
Topics covered include evaluating criminal issues, theories and concepts across contexts, examining contemporary criminal justice issues, and applying criminological methods, perspectives, techniques and strategies to real-world demands, with an interdisciplinary and intercultural lens.
Career outcome
Graduates may pursue roles across public and private sectors in Australia or internationally, working in areas connected to criminal justice and community safety. Potential pathways include criminologist and roles in law enforcement, corrections and intelligence, as well as government and related agencies. The course supports careers addressing crime prevention, investigation and justice-system practice within the law and criminology domain. Preparing graduates for legal practice, in-house counsel, policy advisory, and specialist professional roles in Law.
Living Costs in Perth**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321 |
Average Salary***
