This higher education diploma provides the fundamental skills and knowledge for careers in criminology and criminal justice, while preparing students for further study at university. Studies include academic and professional skills development, police, courts and criminal law, understanding social problems, law, government and policy, homicide, introduction to forensic psychology. On successful completion of the diploma, students may progress to a Griffith University bachelor with credit. See combined Diploma Degrees for pathways that progress to university or visit Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice .