Master of Criminology
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Fraud. Corruption. Terrorism. Domestic violence. Cybercrime. Vandalism. Car theft. Gun crime. Assault. Crime is among society’s most pressing challenges, demanding strategic attention and innovation. Highly trained criminologists are essential to understanding its causes and perpetrators, evaluating how societies respond, and finding ways to minimise its impact. As a result, demand for their expertise is growing, with jobs in criminology forecast to surge by 20 per cent in the coming years. The Master of Criminology will equip you with the critical insight and applied expertise needed to respond ethically and effectively to these challenges. Its interdisciplinary curriculum will encourage you to question assumptions about crime, and provide you with the tools to evaluate justice through the lenses of power, inequality and environmental security. You’ll engage with cutting-edge issues, such as the impact of technology and AI on policing, and consider how Indigenous knowledge and ecological thinking can inform justice responses. Drawing on advanced criminology theory – and from fields such as sociology, psychology, psychiatry and social anthropology – you’ll graduate ready to influence reform, contribute to justice and lead future innovation in criminology.
Official- Duration
- 1 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- North Ryde
- NSW · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 092009G
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Course overview
Fraud. Corruption. Terrorism. Domestic violence. Cybercrime. Vandalism. Car theft. Gun crime. Assault. Crime is among society’s most pressing challenges, demanding strategic attention and innovation. Highly trained criminologists are essential to understanding its causes and perpetrators, evaluating how societies respond, and finding ways to minimise its impact. As a result, demand for their expertise is growing, with jobs in criminology forecast to surge by 20 per cent in the coming years. The Master of Criminology will equip you with the critical insight and applied expertise needed to respond ethically and effectively to these challenges. Its interdisciplinary curriculum will encourage you to question assumptions about crime, and provide you with the tools to evaluate justice through the lenses of power, inequality and environmental security. You’ll engage with cutting-edge issues, such as the impact of technology and AI on policing, and consider how Indigenous knowledge and ecological thinking can inform justice responses. Drawing on advanced criminology theory – and from fields such as sociology, psychology, psychiatry and social anthropology – you’ll graduate ready to influence reform, contribute to justice and lead future innovation in criminology.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent or Meet two of the following three criteria: AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent Minimum two years relevant approved work experience at a senior management level, professional certification or other recognised prior learning AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65 Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
Prior tertiary weighted average mark
WAM 65%
65%
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent or Meet two of the following three criteria: AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent Minimum two years relevant approved work experience at a senior management level, professional certification or other recognised prior learning AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65
Additional entry requirement
Recognised AQF-7-equivalent bachelor degree; course-specific WAM, discipline, qualification or experience; 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 | Off-campus | 22 February 2027 | — | $45,000per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | North Ryde | 22 February 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | North Ryde | 26 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Off-campus | 26 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
North Ryde
PrimaryNSW
Off-campus
NSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Criminologymq.edu.au
- Macquarie Universitymq.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Academic Entry for International Students - Undergraduate (July 2026)Official source
- Macquarie Undergraduate Course Guide 2027Official source
- Academic entry requirements for international studentsOfficial source
- Macquarie official 2027 Coursefinder pagesOfficial source
- Macquarie English language requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source