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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

About this course

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.

Who is it for?

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.

Study locations

Camperdown/Darlington

Career pathways

Career paths

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
Professional accreditation

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