Criminology

This course will develop your skills in advanced criminology theory, applied criminological research and criminal justice policy analysis. As a graduate you’ll use your knowledge – drawn from fields including sociology, psychology, psychiatry and social anthropology – to better understand, measure and evaluate crime.

Key features

• You’ll study core units that focus on synthesising the latest developments in criminology theory with critical thinking skills in the context of domestic and international policing, as well as in the operation of Australian criminal courts and corrective services.
• Electives allow you to broaden your knowledge in other areas of criminology, including terrorism studies, cyber terrorism and border security.
• You’ll learn how to apply disciplinary knowledge to explain the development of real-world crime problems.
• You’ll evaluate and critique aspects of criminal justice policy in the areas of domestic and international policing, Australian courts and corrective services.

Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above 48

The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this master 

• Organised Crime 
• Strategic Law Enforcement 
•  International Policing Systems
• Cyber Policing and Intelligence 
• Advanced Criminology Theory 
• Applied Criminology Practice and Policy 
• Research Methods 
• Police Leadership and Governance 
• Cyber Terrorism and Information Warfare 
• Internship 
• Counter Terrorism 
• Terrorism Dynamics 
• Civil Wars and Insurgencies 
• Cyber Crime 
• Supervised Project in Security Studies 
• Cyber Security 

Minimum admission requirements 

• Bachelor degree in Criminology or cognate discipline or equivalent work experience as assessed by the program director 
• GPA of 4.00 (out of 7.00)

English language requirements

IELTS of minimum 6.5 overall with minimum of 6.0 in each band or equivalent

All applicants for undergraduate or postgraduate coursework studies at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.

The university offers scholarships to students to address financial need or hardship, academic excellence, sporting achievement and in recognition of outstanding character. It can also provide financial assistance with loans and grants to students who have difficulty with basic living expenses and help with fees. Each year Macquarie University awards around $2.5 million in scholarships, most of which are given on the basis of financial need or other hardship.