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University of Sydney (USYD)

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Master of Criminology

  • Masters (Coursework)

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.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Aug
Domestic Fees
$30,000 total

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.

Entry requirements

 

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.

Study locations

Camperdown/Darlington

Career pathways

People who have studied criminology work across a broad range of areas, including:

  • Criminal justice agencies
  • Non-criminal justice state agencies
  • Government policy and politics
  • Border protection and intelligence agencies
  • Local government
  • Research institutions
  • Non-government organisations (NGOs)
  • Consumer groups and advocacy organisations
  • Private companies
  • Universities

Seminars, courses and units of study offered under Sydney Law School's Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program meet the requirements for individual members of the Law Society of New South Wales or the New South Wales Bar Association to maintain legal registration through continuing education.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at University of Sydney (USYD).
83.5%
Overall satisfaction
85.9%
Skill scale
79%
Teaching scale
77.5%
Employed full-time
$67.1k
Average salary