Criminology
Master
Overview
About this course
The Master of Criminology addresses contemporary questions about crime and social control in policy, theory and practice. You will scrutinise crime and criminal justice in modern Australia and compare it with a wide range of local and global community concerns.
Who is it for?
Designed for anyone with an interest in criminal justice, we welcome practitioners and students from a broad range of backgrounds including social policy, research, advocacy, psychology, public health, history, media, policing, corrections, law, socio-legal studies and criminology.
Structure
What you’ll study
The Master of Criminology is a postgraduate coursework degree that will develop your knowledge of criminology and criminal justice through multidisciplinary learning and insights into crime and social control in policy, theory, and practice.
Throughout the course, you will focus on crime theories, psychology, public policy, social research and legal practice and theory, building the knowledge and skills required to work with public and private criminal justice and social welfare agencies.
You will complete 48 credit points, which is equivalent to eight units of study. There are two compulsory units of study:
- Crime, Research & Policy
- Explaining Crime
The remaining units of study can be selected from the wide and relevant range of electives on offer. The Criminal Justice Internship provides an opportunity to experience the working environment of criminal justice agencies. The Criminology Research Project units can provide a pathway to Higher Degree Research.
Costs
Tuition
HK$249,916.11
(international)
Funding
Admissions
Qualifications
Admission to candidature for the Master of Criminology requires:
- a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit average from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification; or
- a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification; and the applicant provides evidence of two years of relevant professional experience.
International qualifications
For qualifications awarded outside Australia, equivalencies and entry requirements are determined based on the country, institution, and qualification.
Language requirements
IELTS
7.0
A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL
96
A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
PTE
68
A minimum result of 68 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band