Master of Criminology

Fraud. Corruption. Terrorism. Domestic violence. Cybercrime. Vandalism. Car theft. Gun crime. Assault. Understanding who commits these types of crime, their motivations for doing so, how society responds to such crime and how the impact of crime can be alleviated are all the pursuit of criminologists.

This course will develop your skills in advanced criminology theory, applied criminological research and criminal justice policy analysis. As a graduate you'll use your knowledge drawn from fields including sociology, psychology, psychiatry and social anthropology to better understand, measure and evaluate crime.

Key Features

• You'll study core units that focus on synthesising the latest developments in criminology theory with critical thinking skills in the context of domestic and international policing, as well as in the operation of Australian criminal courts and corrective services.
• Electives allow you to broaden your knowledge in other areas of criminology, including terrorism studies, cyber terrorism and border security.
• You'll learn how to apply disciplinary knowledge to explain the development of real-world crime problems.
• You'll evaluate and critique aspects of criminal justice policy in the areas of domestic and international policing, Australian courts and corrective services.

What You'll Study

Part of what makes Macquarie future focused is that we allow you the freedom to explore your interests across a range of areas, rather than lock you in to a single, narrow field. So follow your passions and tailor your course to your needs and interests.

Units

Units are what we call subjects. Most full-time students take four units – each worth a fixed number of credit points – per session.

Entry Requirements

Most postgraduate courses require a successfully completed Australian bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised institution and may also require a specific grade point average (GPA). Our admissions team will determine whether your qualification meets the requirements.

Course Fees

International fee-paying
AUD $36,000
Indicative annual fee
Fee per credit point AUD $1,125.00