Criminology

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Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice

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Kickstart your career working towards a fairer future

This diploma program mirrors the first year of Griffith University’s Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, providing a solid grounding in law, political science, psychology and sociology.

You will benefit from the College’s close working relationship with the Queensland Police Service, gaining access to site visits and guest lectures from active police officers.

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Why Griffith College?

A head start

Complete your Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice in just 8 or 12 months! Gain the knowledge required to succeed at university, and the practical skills to enable you to thrive in today’s workforce.

Two qualifications

Take your studies to the next level with two experiences and two qualifications! Graduate with a Diploma from Griffith College before moving on to complete your degree at university.

The ultimate support

You will be learning in a small, friendly environment with personalised support from your teachers and wellbeing support from your counsellors. It’s all designed to build your confidence ahead of university study.

Make First Year Matter

Our one-year diplomas are university-designed, meaning they are the same academic value as up to the first year of your degree at Griffith University.

Better still, our accelerated learning structure means you could complete your program in just two trimesters (or eight months!)

By championing small classes over large auditoriums, our teachers provide you with far more personal support, helping you to overcome any challenges as they arise.

Beyond academic success, we focus on your personal fulfillment, offering a wide range of social events, job-readiness activities and support services to provide you with the confidence required to succeed at university … and beyond!

Pathway Options

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Criminology and Criminal Justice

With this degree, you’ll be a part of the leading school of criminology in Queensland. You’ll learn from internationally recognised experts and industry leaders who bring their authentic and compelling crime experiences to your study. In your first year, you’ll participate in courses that include the police, courts and criminal law, forensic psychology and homicide. In your second and third years, you’ll narrow your focus into a key area of criminology and criminal justice based on your interests and desired career.

Laws (Honours)

When you study law at Griffith, you’ll join a law school who are to dedicated to social justice and learn from award-winning teachers and researchers who are challenging the status quo and creating new legal knowledge, models and processes. You’ll have the opportunity to choose electives based on your interests, plus you may undertake clinical courses that emphasise practical legal skills, insights and experience. These range in subjects from social justice and refugee law to community lawyering and advanced family law.