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Federation University Australia

Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Gippsland, Victoria, Australia

Level
Diploma
Duration
1.0F/P
Campus
Mount Helen (Ballarat) (VIC)
Intl. Tuition
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Home Tuition
A$18,025 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))

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Course Overview

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The University at a Glance

Student Population
12,478
Staff Ratio
19.0:1
International
32.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate
75.0%
of graduates employed

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition
See fee page →
Home Tuition
A$18,025
per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page

City & Location

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Admission notes

  • Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English. | Current Year 12 graduates VTAC Personal Statement Any relevant work and/or life experience that you would like considered as part of your application should be included in the VTAC personal statement. Please include your employment history and any relevant volunteer work. Recent Year 12 graduates VTAC Personal Statement Any relevant work and/or life experience that you would like considered as part of your application should be included in the VTAC personal statement. Please include your employment history and any relevant volunteer work. Applicants with Higher Education study VTAC Personal Statement Any relevant work and/or life experience that you would like considered as part of your application should be included in the VTAC personal statement. Please include your employment history and any relevant volunteer work. Applicants with VET study VTAC Personal Statement Any relevant work and/or life experience that you would like considered as part of your application should be included in the VTAC personal statement. Please include your employment history and any relevant volunteer work. Applicants with work and life experience VTAC Personal Statement Any relevant work and/or life experience that you would like considered as part of your application should be included in the VTAC personal statement. Please include your employment history and any relevant volunteer work. | Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Minimum ATAR including selection adjustments: The minimum selection rank for this course, is equivalent to an ATAR of 50.00If applicable, this includes adjustment factors related to subject adjustments and Equity schemes (through VTAC). VET studies in Year 12 Applicants who have completed a Certificate III as part of their year 12 will be considered for this course. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Federation University Australia Equity schemes information and the Federation University Australia website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Minimum ATAR including selection adjustments: The minimum selection rank for this course, is equivalent to an ATAR of 50.00If applicable, this includes adjustment factors related to subject adjustments and Equity schemes (through VTAC). VET studies in Year 12 Applicants who have completed a Certificate III as part of their year 12 will be considered for this course. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Federation University Australia Equity schemes information and the Federation University Australia website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Minimum requirements Previous higher education studies with results at a pass level, including any 'single subjects of study', or successful completion of a tertiary preparatory program such as the Federation Access Studies (FAST) course. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Federation University Australia Equity schemes information and the Federation University Australia website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Minimum requirements Completion of a Certificate III qualification or higher. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Federation University Australia Equity schemes information and the Federation University Australia website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Minimum requirements Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience in a justice
  • or community and human services
  • related field, completed within the last 10 years. Applicants must also successfully achieve a score of at least 70% on a literacy test provided by the University. Applicants who do not meet these criteria should consider a pathway course such as the Federation Access Studies (FAST) . SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Federation University Australia Equity schemes information and the Federation University Australia website

Assessment Methods

We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.

Campus & City Life

Student Population
12,478
Total students
Staff Ratio
19:1
Students per staff
International Students
32%
Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative)
8.5/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community

University Stats

Total Students12,478
Student-to-Staff Ratio19:1
International Students32%
Safety Index (indicative)8.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment
75%
Employed after graduation

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition
See fee page →
Home Tuition
A$18,025
per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)See fee page →
Tuition (Home)A$18,025per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page