The University of Melbourne

Master of Criminology

The University of Melbourne

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K

Broaden your knowledge through core subjects focusing on international crime and justice, terrorism, criminal justice research and evaluation, and criminological theory and practice. The Master of Criminology program exposes 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. This cutting-edge course is taught by experts working at the forefront of national, international and comparative research. It equips you with a sophisticated appreciation of global trends in crime and criminal justice.

Structure

  • 200 point program (2 years full-time or part-time equivalent)
  • 12.5 points of Core subjects (to be completed in first 50 points of program)
  • 37.5 points of Foundation subjects (to be completed in first 50 points of program)
  • 37.5 points of Compulsory subjects
  • 112.5 points of Elective subjects (Coursework only)

Subjects

  • Crime, Criminology, and Critique
  • Young People, Crime and Justice
  • Criminal Law and Political Justice
  • Policing
  • Order, Disorder, Crime, and Deviance
  • Punishment and Social Control
  • Crime and Public Policy
  • Global Criminology
  • Corporate Power and White Collar Crime
  • Crime and Culture
  • Managing Justice: Agencies and the State
  • Research and Criminal Justice Governance
  • Making Sense of Crime and Justice
  • Advances in Criminological Research
  • Human Rights in Southeast Asia
  • Qualitative Research Methods
  • Drugs and Justice
  • Carcerality
  • Judging Crime
  • Crime Prevention: Critical Approaches
  • Terror, Law and War
  • Community Justice Project
  • Violence, Trauma and Reconciliation
  • Victims: Recognition and Redress
  • Disability, Crime and Justice
  • Social Enterprise Incubator
  • International Organisations
  • International Policymaking in Practice
  • Social Research Design and Evaluation
  • Inclusive Policy Development
  • Indigenous Policy Analysis
  • Criminology Internship
  • Criminology Thesis Part 1
  • Criminology Thesis Part 2
  • Explanation and Understanding
  • Crime Prevention: Critical Approaches
  • Community Justice Project
  • Victims: Recognition and Redress
  • Crime Prevention: Critical Approaches
  • Community Justice Project

Standard entry requirements

To be considered for entry into this course, you must have completed an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, with a Weighted Average Mark of at least 70% (or equivalent).

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Parkville International: $94,484 No
  • Full-time : 2 years
Parkville Domestic: $65,050
No
  • Full-time : 2 years
  • Part-time : 4 years

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