Master of Criminology

In this criminology course, you will challenge your world views and sharpen your analytical and legal skills to progress your law career.

You'll engage with cutting-edge approaches in criminological theory and practice, including a critical analysis of how we conceptualise and respond to crime.

In this course you will gain a deeper critical understanding of crime and criminology.

You can choose to specialise in either global criminology or crime prevention.

The Master of Criminology will provide you with extensive career opportunities in areas such as:

• state and federal government
• local councils
• welfare agencies
• non-governmental organisations
• policing and intelligence
• community corrections
• correctional services
• court services
• research and policy.

This course can also help to enhance your career if you are already working in law, legal services or criminal justice.

To attain the Master of Criminology students will be required to complete 144 credit points in total consisting of:

• 24 credit points of Foundation studies
• 48 credit points of one specialisation
• 24 credit point Capstone OR 24 credit points of Minor Thesis
• 48 credit points of elective studies (which may be a second specialisation)

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.

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.

Find out more about applying for our courses.