About the 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.

　　Designed for anyone with an interest in criminal justice, we welcome practitioners and students from a broad range of backgrounds including social policy, research, advocacy, psychology, public health, history, media, policing, corrections, law, socio-legal studies and criminology.

　　The Master of Criminology is a postgraduate coursework degree that will develop your knowledge of criminology and criminal justice through multidisciplinary learning and insights into crime and social control in policy, theory, and practice.

　　Throughout the course, you will focus on crime theories, psychology, public policy, social research and legal practice and theory, building the knowledge and skills required to work with public and private criminal justice and social welfare agencies. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Camperdown
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Sydney
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Camperdown
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Sydney
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Camperdown
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Sydney
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Camperdown
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Sydney

　　

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Entry requirements for The University of Sydney

Admission to candidature for the Master of Criminology requires: a) a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit average from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification, or b) 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.

　　TOEFL-IBT- A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing

　　IELTS score-A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band

　　TOEFL - PBT score-A minimum result of 592 overall including a minimum result of 4.5 in Writing

　　

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　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 96.0

　　

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