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Diploma of Justice and Criminology
- Melbourne, Australia
- 0.5 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A master degree giving advanced knowledge for justice professionals.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop discipline-specific knowledge and practical skills in Justice and Criminology. Apply relevant theories
- Methods
- And tools to academic and professional problems. Communicate evidence-based findings and solutions effectively. Prepare for further study or employment related to Justice and Criminology.
Career outcomes
- Policing and prosecution
- Courts management
- Customs and border protection
- Youth justice
- Justice policy
- Law enforcement
- Mediation
- Prisons administration
- Private security firms
- Security management
- Social research
Curriculum
- 192 Credit points with subjects exploring the links between evidence
- Intelligence and practice and how contemporary ideas and practices shape justice outcomes
- Some subjects are offered online. Two years full-time
- With advanced standing possible.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed Australian bachelor degree (or overseas equivalent) in any or a relevant discipline; a minimum GPA is stated on some pages (mostly 2.0
- some 2.5 out of 4.0); relevant work experience is accepted for some courses
- Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline for most courses; some courses state a GPA of 2.0 or 2.5 out of 4.0 or allow relevant work experience
Accepted academic background
Completed Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification), or relevant experience for some courses
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE Academic 58
- Cambridge 176
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Proof of Identity
- Application Form
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and supporting documents. Complete the institution application form. Submit proof of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,640 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Melbourne City |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Design and Social Context |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 48 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | RMIT University scholarship or tuition-support opportunities may vary by program, intake and applicant eligibility. Review current award conditions before applying. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
3 Mar 2027
109 days leftProgram starts
July 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.5 years.
The next deadline is 3 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $20,640 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 58, Cambridge 176, IELTS Academic 6.5.

