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Specialist Certificate in Criminology (Forensic Disability)

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The University of Melbourne

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in world overall ranking*

1

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Specialist Certificate in Criminology (Forensic Disability) is a uniquely tailored course for professionals working with offenders with a disability. It develops an up-to-date understanding of key concepts and issues in forensic disability, with both theoretical and practical training. The course also addresses complex professional and ethical issues encountered when working with forensic disability populations.

What you might learn

Students build specialised knowledge of forensic disability and contemporary criminological approaches to working with offenders who have a disability. The course develops practical capability in assessment (including risk assessment) and management approaches for forensic disability populations. It also strengthens professional judgement around the ethical and multidisciplinary challenges common in this field.

Career outcome

Graduates can apply this specialist knowledge in roles that work with offenders with disability across justice and human services contexts. The course is relevant to practitioners in disability services, psychology, social work, psychiatry, medicine and broader health settings, as well as legal practice. It also supports career development in law enforcement and corrections where assessment, risk and management of forensic disability populations are required.

Entry requirements

English language requirements: IELTS 6.5 with no band less than 6.0. Access Melbourne is available.


Living Costs in Melbourne**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 15 - 20
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,583 - 2,094
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,207 - 1,596
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 9
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$9,248 per year

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A$8,000 per year

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Information

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12 months

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March, October

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Parkville

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SC-CRIMFD

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconMELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to A$56,000

tick iconMELBOURNE GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to 100% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL GRADUATE MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

Up to 50% of tuition fees

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