3 years Full time or 6 years Part time
Study with Queensland’s #1 university for law and criminology (ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025). This pathway program is designed to help you transition into the on-demand Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Learn about the causes of crime in Australia and overseas, and society’s response through the justice system. You’ll develop foundational knowledge and skills in a supportive learning environment, setting you up for success in your further studies. Griffith is home to one of the largest criminology academic communities in the world. Our expert lecturers will explain proven ways that crime can be examined, prevented and reduced. You’ll also learn about police, courts and criminal law, forensic psychology and homicide. Once you’ve successfully completed this diploma, you’ll be offered guaranteed entry into the second year of the on-demand Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice. For more course information, visit Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice at GU.
Griffith University
This degree is part of Griffith GO, our 100% online, on-demand degrees that let you start when you’re ready, study at your own pace and learn from anywhere. For further information visit Griffith Go programs.
You can commence in a Learning block at the beginning of any month, giving you greater flexibility in planning your studies:
June to September Learning Blocks = Trimester 2
October to December Learning Blocks = Trimester 3
For further information about timetabled online or in-person options visit Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice at GU.
The Minimum Selection Threshold (ATAR/Selection Rank) for Trimester 1, 2026 entry was 60.00.
Upon successful completion of this diploma, you will be offered guaranteed entry into the second year of the on-demand Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice.
This is an indicative only amount for first year fees. For further information refer to griffith.edu.au/fees-charges
Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.
Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C).
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
Contact the institution for information.
Policing and security, intelligence, probation and parole, child protection, crime analysis, courts and justice services, government agencies, crime prevention and regulatory agencies.