| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-07-29 | - |
Program Overview
The Diploma of Justice (Online delivery) equips students with the knowledge and skills to navigate the Victorian criminal justice system, apply legal principles, and promote ethical conduct in the justice sector. Delivered online, the program covers topics such as criminal law, conflict resolution, and cultural diversity, preparing students for careers in case management, investigation, and other justice-related fields.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Diploma of Justice (Online delivery) equips students with the knowledge and skills to combat discrimination, inequality, and abuses of power. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the Victorian criminal justice system, foundation legal principles, and emerging sector trends.
Objectives:
- Develop a theoretical understanding of the criminal justice system
- Acquire practical skills in applying legal principles
- Enhance critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Foster ethical and professional conduct in the justice sector
- Prepare students for further education or employment in the justice field
Program Description:
The program is delivered online, allowing students to study part-time with two units each term. It covers a wide range of topics, including:
- Criminal law
- Ethics and values in justice environments
- Conflict resolution and mediation
- Cultural diversity in justice environments
- Family violence contexts
- Self-management and workplace health and safety
Outline:
Core Units (10):
- Apply foundation legal principles
- Apply writing and presentation skills within a justice environment
- Support the ethics and values of working within a justice environment
- Apply self-management and workplace health and safety (WHS) strategies in the justice environment
- Work with conflict resolution and mediation processes within justice environments
- Support cultural diversity in justice environments
- Prepare to work within the criminal justice system
- Support cultural safety for First Nations people within a justice environment
- Prepare to work with family violence contexts within justice environments
- Apply criminal law within justice environments
Elective Units (2):
- Support the management of adult offenders within the Victorian correctional framework
- Identify and support children and young people at risk
Assessment:
Assessment methods vary depending on the unit and may include:
- Assignments
- Case studies
- Presentations
- Quizzes
- Exams
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
- Online lectures and tutorials
- Webinars
- Discussion forums
- Case studies
- Role-playing exercises
Faculty:
- Experienced professionals with expertise in the justice sector
- Academics with research interests in criminal justice, law, and social policy
Unique Approaches:
- Focus on practical application of legal principles
- Emphasis on ethical and professional conduct
- Integration of Indigenous perspectives into the curriculum
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
- Case management
- Claims
- Client support work
- Investigation
- Police and law enforcement
- Loss prevention work
Opportunities:
- Employment in government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private companies
- Advancement to higher-level positions in the justice sector
- Further education in related fields, such as law, criminology, or social work
Entry Requirements:
Applicants must be over 18 years old when the course commences. Applicants require a minimum of completion of Year 12 or equivalent. Non-school leavers without formal qualifications are welcome to apply.
