Graduate Certificate in Countering Violent Extremism

Name: Graduate Certificate in Countering Violent Extremism
Price: <p>Fee type for this course: <a href='#fees-and-scholarships'> Full fee </a></p> AUD

VU course code: LTCV | Level of study: Postgraduate

Duration

1 year part time

Delivery mode

Online Real Time

Fees

Fee type for this course: Full fee

Location

Online

Next start date

28 July 2025

Application closes

20 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.

Throughout the course, you will analyse policy and practices with a focus on social justice and inclusion. You will delve into the root causes of violent extremism and study its history and evolution in Australia, as well as examining global trends and their impact on national policy.

The course places a strong emphasis on prevention, allowing you to develop practical skills by applying counter-strategies to real-life situations. Through case studies, you will learn how to manage challenging scenarios while considering both security concerns and therapeutic interventions.

You will graduate with the skills to make informed professional judgements to counter violent extremism.

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

Implement conceptual understanding of countering violent extremism research, theory and practice with advanced specialist bodies of knowledge;

Articulate expertise and professional judgement in the field of countering violent extremism to issues of law, security and justice in contemporary society;

Analyse theoretical knowledge applicable to the discipline by critically appraising interpreting information with initiative and judgement to anticipate and creatively solve problems;

Elucidate effectively to present clear and coherent independent knowledge to a variety of audiences;

Demonstrate personal and interpersonal competencies including organisational and collaborative skills necessary to operate successfully in a team;

Exemplify professional ethics and accountabilities in their practice and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
: Designed for working professionals, this course is offered entirely through online classes that are delivered at specified times.
It is also part-time, allowing you to fit your studies around work and other commitments.
: Victoria University conducts strong research into preventing and countering violent extremism through our multi-disciplinary Institute for Sustainable Industries & Liveable Cities (ISILC). The institute works collaboratively with numerous organisations, including:
Victoria Police
Department of Justice and Community Safety (Vic)
Countering Violent Extremism Sub-Committee (CVESC)
Dept of Premier and Cabinet (Vic)
Department of Home Affairs, Australia
Australian Multicultural Foundation
Centre for Multicultural Youth.
When you choose to study with us, you benefit from the insights provided by our experienced professors.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’.

For PhD applicants, we offer a related ‘Integrated PhD’ which allows you to establish relevant skills before beginning your research.

You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

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

Units

Fees & scholarships

University fees vary, depending on how much the government contributes towards course costs (if anything).

Read below to find out about the fee ‘type’, the estimated yearly tuition costs for this course, and the financial support on offer (including our generous scholarship program).

Fees

Scholarships

Careers

There is high demand for people with expertise in countering violent extremism. Use this course to build on your university degree with specialised skills for a rewarding career. Or take the time for professional development in your current role.

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.