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Course Overview
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="overview"> 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. <div
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
124 La Trobe St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Eligibility
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="admissions"> Entry requirements and admissions You need to satisfy all of the following entry requirements to be considered for entry into this degree. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements You must have: successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification); OR significant (minimum of 5 years) work experience or professional practice. To have your professional experience considered you must submit with your application a CV and a personal statement detailing your experience. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification. English language requirements You must meet the University's minimum English language requirements to be eligible for a place in this course. You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification). You may also be considered if you have at least 5 years of work experience or professional practise in a related field. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks Statement and CV: If you are applying on the basis of work experience, you must provide a CV and direct applicant statement detailing your experience. English language requirements To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests: IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0) TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT) for Australia: minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing) Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component. Note: RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing. For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information . Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English Language Pathways (Academic English) Advanced at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP). <div
Career & Study Pathways
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="career"> 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. Alternatively, you may be interested in pursuing further study with the Master of Justice and Criminology . <div
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCommon Questions
For postgraduate coursework entry, you need a minimum IELTS (Academic) overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0, or a TOEFL iBT overall score of 79, or a PTE (Academic) score of 58 with no communication band less than 50, or a C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency score of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.
Yes. For postgraduate coursework entry, you can demonstrate at least 2 years of professional work experience in an occupation requiring English language proficiency. You must provide a supporting statement from your employer on official letterhead or company email confirming that English is the language of business, along with details of your employment duration, roles, responsibilities, and the nature and scale of the organisation.
Yes. For postgraduate coursework entry, you can meet the English language requirement through satisfactory completion of 2 undergraduate level courses equivalent to at least 24 RMIT University credit points, or through satisfactory completion of an AQF accredited award at Certificate IV or above (or equivalent), provided the teaching and assessment was entirely in English.
No. RMIT only accepts IELTS (Academic) or IELTS (Academic) One Skill Retake for admission into university programs. IELTS (General) is not accepted.
English language proficiency test results are valid for 2 years from the test date. Tests which fall outside this validity period will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Additionally, RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing.
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