Graduate Diploma of Forensic Behavioural Science

Swinburne University of Technology

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00111D

The Graduate Diploma of Forensic Behavioural Science will enable graduates to work effectively in the widest range of forensic environments and with the widest range of forensic populations and to deal with complex and challenging issues in an autonomous manner. Professionals who work in forensic mental health/behavioural science contexts, or with forensic populations (such as offenders) require specialised skills. The Graduate Diploma of Forensic Behavioural Science is designed to provide advanced training to enable a range of professionals to work effectively and independently within forensic settings. Graduates will acquire in-depth knowledge and skills in various aspects of forensic behavioural science, including legal and correctional system functioning, fundamentals of violence risk assessment and management, and comprehensive understanding of complex systemic, individual and mental health factors that influence offending behaviour. This course is offered through the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science at Swinburne, in collaboration with the Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health (Forensicare).

Structure

To qualify for the Graduate Diploma of Forensic Behavioural Science, students must complete 100 credit points comprising: 3 core units (37.5 credit points), 2 units Level 3 units from the elective list (25.0 credit points) and 3 elective units (37.5 credit points).

Subjects

  • Forensic behavioural science

Standard entry requirements

  • A recognised three-year bachelor degree in any of the following fields: Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Youth Work, Child and Family Studies, Policing
  • Or completion of Bachelor degrees in other relevant disciplines will be considered
  • Or completion of the Graduate Certificate of Forensic Behavioural Science.Please provide a 500-word statement of purpose explaining what you hope to achieve from your studies.

Recognition

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Study pathways

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Online Domestic: $35,900
No
  • Full-time : 1 year
  • Part-time : 2 years
  • Online/Off-campus : 1 year

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