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Master of Criminology
Murdoch University, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The Master of Criminology provides the skills to understand the fundamental matters of criminology, for students with a criminology degree or from another discipline. The course builds in-depth, multidisciplinary knowledge to analyse contemporary issues in the criminal justice system, including criminal behaviour and complex crimes such as cybercrime and terrorism, and examines how criminal law and evidence are adapting to new types of crime, including in the business environment. A thesis option allows students to specialise in an area of criminology and prepare for PhD study. Students with industry experience, a graduate certificate, or a graduate diploma may be able to gain advanced standing and complete the qualification faster. Criminology, forensic science, and global security are not standard skilled migration occupations in Australia; graduates typically move into policy, government, or private-sector analyst roles, and police and forensic roles usually require citizenship or permanent residency to apply. The program is delivered by Murdoch University in Western Australia.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Core topics covered in this course include: Gain advanced knowledge of criminological issues
- concepts and theories in a range of contexts. Develop applied methods to meet practitioner and real-world demands. Apply specialist discipline knowledge in practical contexts and gain effective communication skills for the workplace. Apply interdisciplinary and intercultural perspective to criminological issues. Build professional development skills through optional units in business
- research and work placements. I love the freedom to think and have opinions without criticism. The lecturers allow for discussion
- understanding that everyone may have a different opinion
- and allow for free-flowing conversation. Ashlyn
- Law & Criminology
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
Admission to the Master of Criminology is available to students who have a recognised Bachelor's degree in any area.
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