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Course not available to international students
Duration: 
1 year part time
Location: 
Online Real Time
Delivery mode: 
Online Real Time
Start date:
28 July 2025
Application due dates:
Direct applications are due on 20 July 2025 for our next intake which starts on 28 July 2025.
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Overview

Progress your career with targeted, in-demand expertise by enrolling in the Graduate Certificate in Countering Violent Extremism at Victoria University.

This program will prepare you for specialised roles in law enforcement, government, or community sectors by equipping you with essential strategies to prevent, deter, and combat violent extremism.

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Careers

There is high demand for people to gain new and supplementary expertise regarding countering violent extremism. Professions and organisations that require such skills include National and state governments, for example in the Department of Home Affairs (DHS); National and state police, for example countering violent extremism case managers.

Course structure

To attain the Graduate Certificate of Countering Violet Extremism, students will be required to complete 48 credit points of Core Studies.

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Implement conceptual understanding of countering violent extremism research, theory and practice with advanced specialist bodies of knowledge;  
  2. Articulate expertise and professional judgement in the field of countering violent extremism to issues of law, security and justice in contemporary society;  
  3. Analyse theoretical knowledge applicable to the discipline by critically appraising interpreting information with initiative and judgement to anticipate and creatively solve problems;  
  4. Elucidate effectively to present clear and coherent independent knowledge to a variety of audiences;  
  5. Demonstrate personal and interpersonal competencies including organisational and collaborative skills necessary to operate successfully in a team;  
  6. Exemplify professional ethics and accountabilities in their practice and a commitment to ongoing professional development.  

What's a unit?

A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take and optional elective units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

Credits

Each unit is worth a set amount of study credits based on the amount of time you study. Generally, 1 credit is equal to 1 hour of study per week.

Fees & scholarships

Fee type for this course: Full-fee

Fee type definitions

The amount you pay for your course depends on whether you’re offered a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) or a full fee-paying place.

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In addition to your tuition fees, you may also be charged a Student Services & Amenities Fee (SSAF).

Scholarships & assistance

Apply for a scholarship to help with your study costs.

We can help with fee assistance and advice.

Admission & pathways

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent)
OR
Applicants with a minimum five years approved work experience in case management or similar experience related to the countering violent extremism field.

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course chair or academic adviser.

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How to apply

Available start dates:
  • 28 July 2025

Before you apply

Before applying, you should consider whether you also want to apply for:

  • Special admission programs: Depending on your life circumstances you may be eligible for special consideration of your application.
  • Advanced standing: If you have significant experience or studies elsewhere you may be eligible for credit for some units of your course and not have to undertake them.

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Direct applications are due on 20 July 2025 for our next intake which starts on 28 July 2025.

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