Melbourne,
VIC,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Forensic Behavioural Science in Online Australia | Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne University of Technology
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Online Australia
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
18,680
(c. USD13,319.06)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Graduate Certificate in Forensic Behavioural Science equips professionals with foundational knowledge and skills for working in forensic environments.
Those employed in forensic mental health or behavioral science roles, particularly with offender populations, need specialized expertise. This program delivers thorough grounding in core forensic concepts and practices, covering essential legal frameworks and processes, along with fundamental violence risk evaluation and intervention strategies.
Swinburne's Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science, in partnership with Forensicare (Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health), delivers this comprehensive program.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification 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
Completion of Bachelor degrees in other relevant disciplines will be considered.
Applicants are also required to submit a 500-word statement of purpose demonstrating their suitability to the course.
Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
TOEFL IBT - 79 with no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking 21 in writing
Tuition
AUD
18,680