Master of Criminology

The Master of Criminology program gives students 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.

View the Master of Criminology Program Structure and Sequencing

Required subjects (7)

• Research Methods
• Genocide - A sociological and criminological approach
• Crime Analysis and Profiling
• Security and Strategy
• Transnational Crime
• Politically Motivated Violence
• Forensic Criminology

Electives (1)

• Choose 1 elective from the list of available postgraduate subjects from across the University

Research option (40cp)

Students must choose one (1) of the following suites of subjects:

• Major Research Project (Part A) (20cp)
• Major Research Project (Part B) (20cp)

Or

• Research Project (10cp)
• Plus three (3) additional general electives (30cp). Students can choose from the list of available post graduate subjects from across the University. 

Teaching methodology

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

Available research topics for dissertation / portfolio

The Faculty of Society & Design has highly skilled academic staff who can provide supervision to students in the following research areas:

• A Critical Examination of the Criminal Justice System and Why Mistakes Happen
• Analysis of an Effective Response to the Illicit Drug Problem
• Analysis of Regulations Pertaining to Crime and Criminal Justice
• Case Analysis of Miscarriage of Justice
• Comparing Efficiency of Different Methods of Criminal Profiling
• Consequences of Wrongful Convictions
• Copycat Crime and New Media
• Corruption and Bribery in the Justice System
• Criminal Justice and Youth Crime
• Cyber Bullying – Where Does the Responsibility Lie?
• How Stalking Victims Prolong the Intensity or Duration of Stalking
• Indigenous Crime and Justice
• Looking at Criminal Investigations and Understanding the Social and Criminological Context Within Which These Operate
• Measures to Prevent Violence in the Workplace
• Media Coverage of a Topical Crime Genre
• Preventing Assaults on Drivers of Public Transport
• The CSI Influence on Juries
• The Link Between Self Esteem and Crime
• Understanding the Role Victims Play in the Criminal Justice System

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 program enables students 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.