This cutting-edge course, taught by experts working at the forefront of national, international and comparative research, equips you with a sophisticated appreciation of global trends in crime and criminal justice.
The Master of Criminology program will expose 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. Broaden your knowledge through core subjects focusing on international crime and justice, terrorism, criminal justice research and evaluation, and criminological theory and practice.
100 point program
1 year full-time
an honours degree in a cognate discipline, with at least H2B (70%) average, or equivalent; or
an undergraduate degree and a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Criminology) with at least H2B (70%) average, or equivalent; or
an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline, with at least H2B (70%) average, or equivalent, and at least two years of documented, relevant work experience, or equivalent.
150 point program
1.5 years full-time
an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline, with at least H2B (70%) average, or equivalent, and at least one year of documented, relevant work experience, or equivalent.
200 point program
2 years full-time
an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline, with at least H2B (70%) average, or equivalent; or
an undergraduate degree in any discipline and a Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline with at least H2B (70%) average, or equivalent.
Explore a wide range of optional subjects in areas such as organisational crime, drug use and policy, corruption, crime prevention, and human rights.
Gain transferable skills in research and research design, including the ability to collect, analyse and theorise data.
Undertake an internship at a domestic or global criminal justice agency to gain ‘hands‐on’ experience in criminal justice practice and develop your own industry networks.
The Master of Criminology degree usually comprises a 200-point course, however you may be eligible to earn your degree with 100 or 150 points depending on previous studies and experience. You can undertake the program full-time.
As well as the sample plans shown below, you can also visit the course handbook for more information, including a full list of subjects.
YEAR 1
Semester 1
Global Reconstructions of Justice
Australian Politics: Democracy & Justice
Judging Crime
Justice, Democracy and Difference
Semester 2
The United Nations: Review and Reform
Terror, Law and War
Human Rights in Southeast Asia
YEAR 2
Semester 1
Advances in Criminological Research
Sovereignty, Justice, Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous Peoples in Global Context
Criminology and Sociology Internship
Semester 2
Advances in Criminology: Emerging Theory
History, Memory and Violence in Asia
Genocide, State Crime and the Law
Criminology and Sociology Internship
Winter semester
Research and Criminal Justice Governance
Security Consultant
Research Officer
Project Officer Manager,
Business Intelligence
Justice Policy Officer
Criminologist Security Analyst
Justice Case Manager
