Graduate Certificate in Criminology

The Graduate Certificate in Criminology provides an understanding of a broad range of criminological theories and practical applications.

This program will prepare students to undertake professional or skilled work, or as a pathway to more advanced areas of study.

Students will be prepared to understand, evaluate and conduct research at a high level, understand knowledge acquisition and critical thinking, and will be exposed to theoretical concepts within criminology as well as performing evaluations of criminal behaviours through case studies.

View the Graduate Certificate in Criminology - Program Structure and Sequence 

The Graduate Certificate in Criminology comprises of four (4) subjects, as follows:

Core subjects (1)

• Research Methods and Data Visualisation (HUMR71-100)

Foundation subjects (3)

Choose three (3) subjects from the list below:

• Crime Analysis and Profiling (CRIM71-102)
• Transnational Crime (CRIM71-103)
• Genocide: A sociological and criminal approach (CRIM71-105)
• Cybercrime (CRIM71-115)
• Crime Prevention (CRIM71-208)
• Explaining Crime (CRIM71-216)
• Forensic Criminology (CRIM71-320)
• Security and Strategy (INTR71-102)
• Politically Motivated Violence (INTR71-315)

Teaching methodology

Bond University’s teaching methodology involves a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, examinations, projects, presentations, assignments, computer labs and industry projects.

Academic entry requirements

Completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7 Bachelor degree or equivalent from an approved institution.

Please contact the Office of Future Students for further information.

English language proficiency requirements

As tuition is delivered in English, all students will be required to provide documented evidence of the required level of proficiency in the English language. Read more detailed information on English language proficiency requirements for university study.

Credit for prior study

Subject credits may be awarded for previous studies. To apply for credits, you will need to submit academic transcripts including detailed subject outlines/course descriptions for each relevant subject and/or certified copies of testamurs to the Office of Future Students. Please refer to how to apply for credit for more information

Key dates

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How to apply

In order to apply for study at Bond University, you will need to complete the online application form. To find out more about the application process please refer to how to apply.

The Graduate Certificate in Criminology is intended to equip students with an understanding of criminology and criminal behaviour by providing theoretical foundation with students then applying this to a range of case studies including stalking and homicide.  Graduates of this program could find opportunities in the areas of research, intelligence analysis, policy analysis, service delivery, consulting, and other related fields.  Students may find employment in state and federal agencies, research organisations, community service agencies, and other branches of the criminal justice system.  This program will also provide students with the ability to transition into other advanced areas of study.