Master of Criminology

Broaden your knowledge through core subjects focusing on international crime and justice, terrorism, criminal justice research and evaluation, and criminological theory and practice. The Master of Criminology program exposes you to the latest theoretical and practical advances in criminology from international crimes – like terrorism and genocide – to local issues – like Indigenous justice and injustice. This cutting-edge course is taught by experts working at the forefront of national, international and comparative research. It equips you with a sophisticated appreciation of global trends in crime and criminal justice.
Master of Criminology is designed for students wishing to extend their cognate undergraduate degree, or for people already working in social policy and justice who want to enhance their knowledge. You can further your knowledge in organisational crime, drug use and policy, corruption, crime prevention, and human rights. If you want to build on your transferable skills in research and research design, this course equips you with the abilities to collect, analyse and theorise data. It also suits those wishing to undertake an internship at a domestic or global criminal justice agency. The program assists you to develop your own industry networks by gaining hands-on experience in criminal justice practice, and through offering opportunities to meet a wide-range of criminal justice professionals.

200 point program: an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, with a Weighted Average Mark of at least 70% (or equivalent).

150 point program: An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a directly related discipline, with a Weighed Average Mark (WAM) of at least 70% (or equivalent), OR A bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline AND a graduate certificate in a directly related discipline with WAM of at least 70% (or equivalent), OR A bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with a WAM of at least 70% (or equivalent). Disciplines often assessed as directly related to this course include Criminology, Law, Legal Studies, Sociology, Social Policy, Criminal Justice Studies; Professional experience relevant to this course may include roles such as Worker in Criminal Justice System (Police, Courts, Correctional Institutions, Regulatory Body), Law & Justice focused Policy or Advocacy.

100 point program: An honours degree (or equivalent) in a directly related discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 70% (or equivalent), OR A bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline AND a Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) – Criminology with a WAM of at least 70% (or equivalent), OR A bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a directly related discipline with a WAM of at least 70% (or equivalent). Disciplines often assessed as directly related to this course include Criminology, Law, Legal Studies, Sociology and Criminal Justice Studies. Professional experience relevant to this course may include roles such as Worker in Criminal Justice System (Police, Courts, Correctional Institutions, Regulatory Body), Law & Justice focused Policy or Advocacy.

English language requirements:

IELTS (academic English Only): 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 + ; Writing 21; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13