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Diploma in Criminology
Course information for - 2025 entry
International
- Domestic
- International
- Domestic
- International
Offered at 4 locations
- Blacktown
- Brisbane
- Melbourne
- North Sydney
- Blacktown
- Brisbane
- Melbourne
- North Sydney
- Duration
- 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time
- CRICOS Code
- 111754A
- IELTS
- Overall score: 6.0 Individual score of: 5.5 in all tests
- Fees (first year)*
- $32000
- Start dates
- February 2025, July 2025, February 2026, July 2026, February 2027, July 2027
Please note the application form mentions the Brisbane Campus but this course will be completed at the Townsville Leadership Centre.
The Diploma in Criminology offered at Townsville commences in Professional Terms, commencement dates for terms 1 – 8 can be found here.
Overview
The Diploma in Criminology is an important stepping-stone to achieve your career and study goals. Students who undertake this diploma will be able to gain credit for up to the first year of study and articulate into the second year of the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at ACU, or exit with the Diploma in Criminology as a standalone qualification.
Not only does our Diploma in Criminology have lower entry requirements than our bachelor degrees, but it will help you to develop skills needed to succeed in more advanced tertiary study.
Our Diploma in Criminology provides domestic students with a Commonwealth supported place (CSP-funded), and will help you achieve your goals.
We are here to support you from start to finish whether you have just finished Year 12 or finished years ago. We ensure smaller class sizes, offer tailored support as you transition to university study, and provide a range of student services to help you succeed.
Careers
Once you articulate into the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, you can consider careers as:
- Policy advisor
- Reintegration worker
- Police (state, territory or federal)
- Immigration and border protection official
- Community corrections officer
Course details
Course structure
To complete the Diploma in Criminology, a student must complete 80 credit points (cp).
Course map
Graduate statement
AQF framework
Exit Points
N/A
Entry requirements
An applicant must comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
International students must also meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
For domestic students to be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed:
- Equivalent of year 12 level with the ACU minimum eligibility rank for Diploma programs; OR
- Entry via an alternative pathway as approved by ACU.
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International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in Schedule 4 (Associate Degree, Diploma and Certificate courses) of the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2025 Admission.
International applicants
If you’re an international applicant you’ll need the equivalent of an Australian Year 12 Certificate.
Find the equivalent qualification for your country
You’ll also need to comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy, including the English Language Proficiency requirements.
If you’re an international student completing one of the following qualifications, you will need to apply for admission through your local Tertiary Admission Centre (TAC) and be assessed on your performance in these studies (i.e. your ATAR or equivalent):
- an Australian Year 12 qualification (either outside or in Australia)
- an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
- a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.
Adjustment factors
If you’re currently completing Year 12 you may be eligible for adjustment factors that can boost your rank and help you get into your desired course.
Adjustment factors may be applied to your TAC application if you study particular subjects, attend schools geographically close to our campuses or in certain regional areas, apply as an elite athlete or performer or meet certain other criteria.
Inherent requirement
There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of that course or unit. You will need to be able to meet these inherent requirements to complete your course.
Learn more about inherent requirements for your course and how they affect you
Pathways
Pathways into course for international applicants
If you don’t currently meet the entry requirements for admission to the Diploma program, don’t worry. Our range of pathway programs can help you build the language proficiency, academic skills and confidence you need to succeed.
Further study
Students who complete the Diploma in Criminology may apply for entry into the Bachelor of Law. It may also provide a pathway to the following double degrees:
- Bachelor of Human Rights/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Bachelor of Human Rights/Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice/Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Psychology/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Credit will be given for the same units completed in the diploma program.
Fees
Course costs
- Unit fee: $4000
- Average first year fee: $32000
- Estimate total cost: $32000
Payment options
You should be able to concentrate on getting good marks instead of worrying about how you’ll pay your fees. We have a number of options that can help you ease the financial burden, including government assistance, scholarships and income support.
Scholarships
You could be eligible for one of the hundreds of scholarships we award each year to help students from across the university with the cost of studying, accommodation or overseas study opportunities. Some of our scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit, but these aren’t just for the academically gifted; ACU also recognises excellence in community engagement and leadership. We also offer a range of scholarships for those who may be struggling financially or who have faced other barriers to accessing education.
How to apply
International applicants
Direct application
Apply nowInformation on the application procedure
International students undertaking an Australian Year 12 qualification should apply through the relevant tertiary admissions centre.