Specialist Certificate in Criminology (Forensic Disability)

This course will incorporate two existing 12.5 point Masters level subjects approved as part of the Master of Criminology (Forensic Psychology) from the School of Political Science, Criminology and Sociology.

Graduates of the Specialist Certificate in Criminology (Forensic Disability) will:

• develop an advanced understanding of the psychology of offending behaviour and the criminal justice system;
• develop their knowledge of the appropriate professional skills to be utilised with different types of offenders and in diverse forensic contexts;
• emerge with an advanced understanding of relevant cultural, legal, policy and political issues;
• have confidence in their capacity to undertake PhD and other advanced research.

The course is based on a points structure with students required to accumulate 25 points in order to receive the award. The subject for the Specialist Certificate is offered at Masters level.

Core Subjects

The minimum entry requirement is:

• An undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification in medicine, an allied health profession, science or social science, plus documented evidence of a least equivalent of two year's full time relevant work experience; or
• Extensive relevant professional work experience, which demonstrates the capacity to successfully undertake the course.

For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.
The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

It has been agreed with the School of Political Science, Criminology and Sociology that the two subjects making up the Specialist Certificate will be accepted as electives in the Master of Criminology.

Please refer to MCCP website.

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