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  2. Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced)
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  4. Criminology

Criminology

Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced)Specialisation (formal)Year: 2023

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Overview

Please be advised that the Criminology Specialisation does not accept applications for mid-year admission. Candidates can only commence in Semester 1.

The Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) allows you to undertake a minor research subject and coursework subjects in a specialist field of study at an advanced level. This course is equivalent to an Arts Honours program when the thesis component is taken. It serves as prerequisite entry to a Masters by Research or PhD for those who have not completed a four-year Arts (Honours) degree in the relevant area.

Please note:

  • Students must enrol in the thesis CRIM40008 Criminology Thesis Part 1 and CRIM40009 Criminology Thesis Part 2 over two consecutive semesters.

Intended learning outcomes

Students who complete the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) in this area of specialisation should:

  • Have a rounded knowledge of criminological theory regarding the nature of crime and its control
  • Acquire skills in research procedures for the analysis of criminological issues, including the ability to plan and organise research
  • Gain an understanding of major elements of public policy debates relating to crime and its control, especially as these impact upon various parts of the criminal justice system
  • Develop an overview of the emerging alternatives posed for organising various aspects of the criminal justice system
  • Receive instruction and advice, and have experience, in writing a preparatory research thesis on a criminological topic.

Last updated: 3 May 2024