Graduate Diploma in Criminology

Security surveillance, terrorism, policing, cybercrime and transnational crime are just a few of the areas you'll explore to help you understand the inner workings of criminal behaviour.

You'll learn how to evaluate, think critically and apply theories and methods to real-world environments through work placements. Some of our students have previously undertaken internships within federal or state government agencies, including community safety departments or commercial providers including in domestic violence to inmate reintegration.

Upon successful completion of this course, you can gain direct entry into the Master of Criminology.

3 reasons to study a Graduate Diploma in Criminology at Murdoch

1. Murdoch is the only university in Western Australia to offer this unique course.
2. Study the latest methods to meet practitioner and real world demands.
3. Learn from leading academics who have significant real-world experience to ensure that your learning is at the forefront of professional practice. Some of our academics have worked in prisons, law enforcement and with government organisations.

What you'll learn

Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you'll cover include:

• How to evaluate criminal issues, theories and concepts in a range of contexts.
• Contemporary criminal justice issues.
• Criminological methods, theoretical perspectives, techniques and strategies for real world demands.
• Interdisciplinary and intercultural perspective.

Your future career

A Graduate Diploma of Criminology could see you working in public and private sectors nationally or internationally.

Other opportunities of employment include law enforcement, corrections, intelligence, international and cognate entities as well as a range of providers in the broad sphere of criminal justice. Some career pathways could include:

• Criminologist
• Cybersecurity Analyst
• Government Officer
• Intelligence Officer
• State or Federal Police Law Enforcement Officers
• Intelligence & National Security Officer

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:

• Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study)
• Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements

Recommended documents (if applicable)

1. Most recent Curriculum Vitae if applying using professional experience
2. Change of name documentation
3. Marriage certificate
4. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

1. Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
   • Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study) both original and English translated versions.
   • Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
2. GTE documents (if applicable) - Check the GTE requirements page for further information
   • GTE Form 2
   • Personal Statement (SOP)
   • Up to date Curriculum Vitae
3. A copy of your Passport

Recommended documents

1. Most recent Curriculum Vitae if applying using professional experience
2. A copy of your visa documents (if available)
3. A copy of any past visa rejection documents (if applicable)
4. Packaged offer letter (if applicable)
5. Sponsorship documents if you study will be sponsored
6. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing