Graduate
Master of Criminology
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Master of Criminology at the University of Melbourne examines international crime and justice, terrorism, criminal justice research and evaluation, and criminological theory, from international crimes like genocide to local issues like Indigenous justice. Students choose a 200-point, two-year program with foundation subjects completed early, or a 150-point, 1.5-year program, taught by experts working at the forefront of national and international criminology.
Graduates move into government administration focused on crime and justice, legal services for disadvantaged populations, and community safety roles.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 3 parts
200 point program
- 2 years full-time or up to 4 years part-time
- 12.5 pointsOne foundation core subject
- 37.5 pointsFoundation elective subjects
- 37.5 pointsThree compulsory subjects
- Capstone subjects (25 to 50 points)
- Elective subjects (62.5 to 87.5 points, depending on the capstone option selected)
150 point program
- 1.5 years full-time or up to 3 years part-time
- 37.5 pointsThree compulsory subjects
- Capstone subjects (25 to 50 points)
- Elective subjects (62.5 to 87.5 points, depending on the capstone option selected)
100 point program
- 1 year full-time or up to 3 years part-time
- 25 pointsTwo compulsory subjects
- Capstone subjects (25 to 50 points)
- Elective subjects (25 to 50 points, depending on the capstone option selected)
Admissions
Please note that part-time study is not available for international students. The Master of Criminology is a 200 point (2 years full-time) program, however if you have completed previous study or relevant work experience in this discipline, you may be eligible for entry to the 100 point program (1 year full-time option). To be considered for entry into the 100 point program, you must: Have completed a bachelor honours degree (AQF8) in a cognate (relevant) discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least 65%, or equivalent. Or Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) and a Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) - Criminology (AQF8), with a weighted average mark of at least 65%, or equivalent. Or Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) in a cognate (relevant) discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least 65%, or equivalent, and two years of documented, relevant work experience. Cogn
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