Australian College of Applied Professions

Associate Degree of Criminal Justice

Australian College of Applied Professions (RTO 0500)
Duration
16 monthsfull-time
Study mode
Online, On-campus
Next start date
May

Why study this course

  • Gain the skills and knowledge for a career working in the criminal justice system
  • Develop foundational knowledge of human behaviour so you can analyse why people think the way they do and how the justice system effects their actions
  • Learn about the reasons people commit crimes and why ethics and legal processes are so important in the criminal justice system

Entry requirements

You must participate in a screening interview via phone AND meet one of the following requirements:

  • Be aged 21 years or over at the time of commencement; OR
  • Have successfully completed your Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (or equivalent); OR
  • Have completed a Certificate IV or above; OR
  • Have gained admission to an undergraduate degree at an Australian university (or equivalent)

Where is this course offered?

Available campuses

  • Melbourne
Online study also available

The course duration and available study modes can vary depending on the campus.

Enquire with Australian College of Applied Professions or visit their website to find out more about your study options.

What you’ll learn

You'll be trained in:

  • Human behaviour
  • Criminal justice system functions
  • Criminal behaviour
  • Criminal law

Enquire with Australian College of Applied Professions or visit their website to find out more about the course content, units, and what you’ll learn.

Course price

The course price can vary depending on a few factors, including:

  • Whether the institution offers subsidies, concessions, or government loans and your eligibility to receive them
  • Your previous study and work experience
  • Your unit selections

Enquire with Australian College of Applied Professions or visit their website to find out more about the course price for you.

What to know before you apply

To help you decide if this is the right course for you, Australian College of Applied Professions can provide you with more information about:

Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to get credit or RPL for some units of this course based on your previous studies and work experience. This means the duration of the course may be reduced.


Enquire with Australian College of Applied Professions or visit their website to find out more about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Support and delivery

When you study with ACAP, you can:

  • Choose to study on-campus at a central city location, by online delivery, or a combination of both
  • Receive academic and personal support throughout your studies
  • Fit study around your other committments, so you can study where and when it suits you
  • Learn from highly-skilled academics and teachers who are also practising professionals with significant industry experience

Why study with Australian College of Applied Professions?

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Australian College of Applied Professions

Associate Degree of Criminal Justice

You may wish to discuss the following with Australian College of Applied Professions:

  • Course price
  • Study options available at your campus
  • Prior Recognition of Learning (RPL)
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Australian College of Applied Professions

Associate Degree of Criminal Justice

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