Master of Criminology (Professional)

The Master of Criminology (Professional) program provides students with skill development and training as well as scholarly appreciation of crime, justice and forensic issues.

The program provides an understanding of a broad range of issues involving criminology theories, contemporary information on crime prevention, the theory and practice of punishment, criminal offenders, the police, courts and correctional institutions, including current crime and deviance issues.

Students will be provided with both knowledge and research skills and techniques required for the analysis of criminological issues and an understanding of how to critically evaluate published research.

At the end of the degree, candidates will have a professional portfolio detailing their research and practical expertise in their chosen vocational area.

The program duration is 4 semesters and 20 weeks (92 weeks).

View the Master of Criminology (Professional) Program Structure and Sequencing

Master of Criminology (Professional) comprises 165cp, as follows:

Foundation subjects (80cp)

• Research Methods and Data Visualisation (HUMR71-100)
• Research Project (HUMR71-705)
• Genocide - A sociological and criminological approach (CRIM71-105)
• Crime Analysis and Profiling (CRIM71-102
• Security and Strategy (INTR71-102)
• Transnational Crime (CRIM71-103)
• Politically Motivated Violence (INTR71-315)
• Forensic Criminology (CRIM71-320)

Professional (45cp)

• Professional Portfolio (45cp) (CRIM73-100)

Electives (40cp)

• Choice of four electives from the list of available postgraduate subjects from across the University

Available research topics for Dissertation/Portfolio

Please refer to Master of Criminology for a full list of available research topics.

Teaching methodology

Bond University’s teaching methodology involves a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, examinations, projects, presentations, assignments, computer labs and industry projects.

Academic entry requirements

Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent at an approved institution in either criminology, sociology, legal studies, psychology, humanities/arts or business studies.

Please contact the Office of Future Students for further information.

English language proficiency requirements

As tuition is delivered in English, all students will be required to provide documented evidence of the required level of proficiency in the English language. Read more detailed information on English Language Proficiency Requirements for university study.

Credit for prior study

Subject credits may be awarded for previous studies. To apply for credits, you will need to submit academic transcripts including detailed subject outlines/course descriptions for each relevant subject and/or certified copies of testamurs to the Office of Future Students. Please refer to how to apply for credit for more information

Key dates

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How to apply

In order to apply for study at Bond University, you will need to complete the Online Application Form. To find out more about the application process please refer to How to Apply.

The Master of Criminology (Professional) program enables those with an existing knowledge or early career in Criminology to develop research skills as they relate to various areas of criminological enquiry, and communicate the results of any research findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. It will equip graduates with the critical thinking skills and strategic development required to expand their criminology careers.