Studying the Master of Criminology will challenge you to think laterally about emerging discourses in power, harm and justice. You'll develop a deeper understanding of how we can approach criminal behaviour, crime policy and prevention as a society.

To qualify for the Master of Criminology, a student must successfully complete 12 or 8 credit points (depending upon entry point) of study comprising:

• 3 credit points of core units
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• Academic Integrity Module DAI001 (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
• 5 or 9 credit points of study (depending upon entry point) from one of the Minor Thesis, Research Paper, or Professional Experience Pathways.

As a graduate, your complex understanding of niche criminological situations will be in high demand by agencies focused on specific areas of the community. If you're already in the workforce, you'll be prepared for senior roles that require advanced knowledge, ensuring you're capable of making well-rounded decisions that will positively impact lives.

If you're passionate about committing to further study, organisations such as the Australian Institute of Criminology seek to promote justice and reduce crime by finding motivated individuals to undertake and communicate evidence-based research to inform policy and practice.

The graduate diploma and graduate certificate components of the Master of Criminology also give you a chance to exit the course early, with a glowing industry-recognised qualification.

As a graduate of the masters, you'll have the in-demand knowledge and real-world experience in crime science and management that industry needs. You can confidently enter the role of a corrections officer, case manager/worker, specialist adviser or criminologist, and explore a variety of areas including:

• anti-corruption agencies
• correctional facilities and prisons
• community services
• criminology research
• government agencies
• intelligence and security services
• sociology and youth work
• state and federal police

1 year full-time (or part-time equivalent) – 8 credit points To be considered for admission to this degree (with 4 credit points of admission credit applied^*) you will need to meet at least

To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:

• bachelor degree from a recognised English-speaking country
• IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6.0) or equivalent
• other evidence of English language proficiency (learn more about other ways to satisfy the requirements)