
Doctor of Philosophy (Criminology)
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Understanding the drivers of crime is fundamental to devising the best ways of responding to it. Undertake an advanced research project in criminology working with world renowned experts across a range of diverse areas of contemporary relevance. You will join researchers who are working to create new knowledge in policing, organised crime, transnational migration, cybercrime and terrorism, and develop new ways of understanding prisons, desistance from crime, criminal networks, dark tourism, bord
Official- Duration
- 4 years
- Qualification
- Doctoral Degree
- AQF 10
- Campus
- Bedford Park
- SA
- Course code
- CRICOS 106253J
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Course overview
Understanding the drivers of crime is fundamental to devising the best ways of responding to it. Undertake an advanced research project in criminology working with world renowned experts across a range of diverse areas of contemporary relevance. You will join researchers who are working to create new knowledge in policing, organised crime, transnational migration, cybercrime and terrorism, and develop new ways of understanding prisons, desistance from crime, criminal networks, dark tourism, border and military criminology.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. Flinders PhD entry normally requires first-class or upper-second-class Australian bachelor honours or an equivalent AQF Level 8 or 9 postgraduate qualification containing at least six months of full-time-equivalent research. 2. Significant research component and course-specific HDR eligibility; English proficiency.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 60W 18 · S 18
- PTE AcademicOverall 50W 50 · S 50
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 169W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 169W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Flinders PhD entry normally requires first-class or upper-second-class Australian bachelor honours or an equivalent AQF Level 8 or 9 postgraduate qualification containing at least six months of full-time-equivalent research.
Additional entry requirement
Significant research component and course-specific HDR eligibility; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Bedford Park | — | — | $38,100per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Doctor of Philosophy (Criminology)flinders.edu.au
- Flinders Universityflinders.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- International Student Guide 2026Official source
- International Course Guide 2027Official source
- Research degree eligibilityOfficial source
- Postgraduate entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

