Associate Degree of Criminal Justice
ACAP University College
CRICOS provider number: 01328A TEQSA provider ID: PRV12009 RTO code: 0500
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
The Associate Degree of Criminal Justice gives you deep insight into why we think and act the way we do, and the impact our justice system has on people. Learn about criminal psychology, criminal law and procedure, law enforcement and corrections services. Understand criminal behaviour, and gain an understanding of why people commit crimes and the importance of ethics and legal processes.
Graduate with the practical skills to successfully work in the criminal justice system and lead a successful career in criminal justice. This course can also be fast-tracked and completed in four trimesters.
Areas of study
Criminal behavior, crime prevention and social control, criminal justice systems.
Career opportunities
Entry-level roles in law enforcement, paralegal work, court registrarship, correctional services, including prisons and community corrections and youth justice.
Professional recognition
This course has been accredited by ACAP under its self- accrediting authority. Read more about ACAP’s standards and accreditation.
Fees and charges
Refer to ACAP current fee information.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Recommended studies: Mathematics Advanced, any 2 units of English.
Qualification: One of the following:
- completion of a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (or equivalent)
- completion of a Certificate IV or above (or equivalent)
- admission to an undergraduate degree at an Australian university (or equivalent)
and participate in a screening interview (typically by phone though online can be arranged if required).
ATARs are not a necessary component of the ACAP admissions criteria. We assess undergraduate applicants on other applicable admission criteria.
Applicants with higher education study
Refer to the ACAP general admission criteria.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Refer to the ACAP general admission criteria.
Applicants with work and life experience
Interview: If you will be aged over 21 years by the start date of your selected trimester you must participate in a screening interview (typically by phone though online can be arranged if required).
Also refer to the ACAP general admission criteria.
Advanced standing
Advanced standing may be available. Contact ACAP for details.
Further information
View all details of this course on the ACAP website.
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The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2025 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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