Overview

Designed by leading academics and industry professionals, the Graduate Certificate in Justice and Criminology reflects the latest debates, issues and approaches to global, national and local justice activities and processes.

With a strong vocational focus, this certificate provides you with the advanced skills and knowledge to effectively perform as a justice professional in areas including:

• criminology
• management
• compliance
• investigation
• governance
• human security

Why choose the Graduate Certificate in Justice and Criminology at RMIT?

Industry input

Benefit from justice sector involvement in design, development and delivery, ensuring continued relevance.

Industry experience

Students can undertake internships and field projects and simulated activities representing real workplace scenarios.

Career-focused

Upskill with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice.

This graduate certificate is designed for students wishing to enter a career in the justice system, as well as for those already working in the industry who wish to update and extend their knowledge.

Some subjects are offered online, giving you the flexibility to design a study plan to meet your needs. Graduates will enhance their career opportunities in the justice sector and related fields including policing, customs, corrections and the courts.

Career

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Justice and Criminology will be prepared to work as practitioners in a variety of professional environments within the public and criminal justice sectors that include:

• policing and prosecution
• courts management customs and border protection
• youth justice
• justice policy
• law enforcement and policing
• prisons administration
• security management
• community safety.