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Explore criminal justice, criminology, psychology, social work and welfare, and graduate with a huge range of fascinating career options.
Study options
FULL TIME
1.5 years
Start times
Suspended
Available campuses
Explore Western | 29 May-10 June
Get a head-start on your future with the wide range of programs available for mid-year entry at Western.
Chat to us one-on-one to explore your options so you can start your degree in 2023.
Become a force for good
This program offers a great balance between theory and practical experience, so you emerge ready to take on the world. Be prepared to pursue roles in corrections, probation or parole, or to realise your passion for rehabilitating offenders, through-care and resettlement.
When you successfully complete this 16-month diploma, you gain guaranteed entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Criminal & Community Justice at Western Sydney University.
To apply, you don’t need an ATAR; all you need are ambition and the determination to work hard. Once you’re here, our mission is to make sure you have the supportive learning environment and flexibility you need to transform your life. That includes smaller class sizes with greater access to one-on-one teaching and support. Our Extended Diplomas also cover extra introductory subjects that will prepare you for success in your tertiary studies and beyond.
At The College, we’re dedicated to your success. We know that if you’re given asupportive learning environment with a dedicated team of educators, anything is possible. Our wide range of pathway options include University Foundation Studies, Extended Diplomas and Integrated Diploma/Bachelor programs. Your success starts here.
Program structure
Our program structure is outlined in our handbook. Here you can view all of the subjects you will be studying.
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Fees and delivery
Fees: Varies depending on subjects selected.
For further information, consult: Student Contribution Bands
Delivery: On campus
Fees: Varies depending on subjects selected.
For further information, consult: International Program Fees
Delivery: On Campus
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Your career
This program may open the door to a career in:
- Criminal Justice
- Border Protection
- Intelligence
- Fraud Management
- Policy Development
- Welfare and Community Services
Your career
Correctional Officer
Correctional officers work in prisons and correctional centres to ensure the safe supervision of inmates. Their duties involve observing prison behaviour, providing advice, administering first aid, assessing risk factors and preparing reports.
Welfare Workers
Welfare Workers provide support, information and advice to clients on emotional, financial, recreational, health, housing and other social welfare matters, and evaluate and coordinate the services of welfare and community service agencies.
Social Researcher
Social Researchers study human behaviour, society and institutions from current and historical perspectives, and verbally render spoken statements, and transcribe text and recorded spoken material from one language into another.
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*The tuition fees quoted above are the fees for the normal full-time study load of the program (80 credit points) per annum. International students will be subject to a variable fee regime; i.e. enrolled students will be required to pay fees during their program based on the approved fee for each calendar year. Fee changes (if any) will occur at 1 January each calendar year. Students who extend their program past the normal finish date of the program will be required to pay additional fees based on the prevailing fee level. Western Sydney University is a multi-campus institution. The University reserves the right to alter the location of its programs between campuses and other locations as necessary. Students should be aware of the possibility of change of location for the whole or part of programs for which they enrol and should plan for the need to travel between Western Sydney campuses.
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