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Gain a critical understanding of criminal justice through multidisciplinary learning delivered by some of Australia’s leading criminologists. Designed for anyone with an interest in criminal justice, 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. Our face-to-face classes are led by Australia’s experts in criminal law, criminal justice policy, juvenile and restorative justice, forensic psychology, crime and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues, international and comparative criminal justice and policing. This course recognises the importance of research, policy and applied learning.We will equip you for work with public and private criminal justice and social welfare agencies with a focus on psychology and psychiatry, public policy, social research and legal practice. 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.ScholarshipsThe John O’Brien Scholarship is available for high achieving students in the Master of Criminology. To find out more visit our Scholarships website.

Improve your skills in fiction, non-fiction, poetry and other forms of writing. Gain an understanding of the theories and histories of writing and develop the core skills that will allow you to structure, write and edit write at an advanced level.We proudly offer Australia’s most research-intensive creative writing program, built on a commitment to integrate creative writing and critical reading. Our program encourages diversity and experimentation to support your ideas and ambitions: we'll help you find, and develop, your literary voice. Studying with us also means gaining access to Sydney’s literary life. You'll be exposed to a ceaseless calendar of readings, performances, major cultural events, and myriad professional guests.Commonwealth Supported PlacesCommonwealth Supported Places (CSP) are available for postgraduate study for eligible domestic students. This means that your course fees are subsidised by the Australian Government and you pay a student contribution amount (SCA). CSPs are limited in number and are allocated based on academic merit.

Our Master of Complex Systems degree will provide you with the expertise to model, analyse and design resilient technological, socioeconomic and socioecological systems, as well as develop strategies for crisis forecasting and management.Smart cities, megaprojects, power and data grids, ecosystems, communication and transport networks are all complex systems that generate rich interactions among components with interdependencies across systems.This interdependent behaviour creates challenges for designing and managing complex systems.Complex systems are composed of numerous diverse interacting parts, making them susceptible to unexpected, large-scale, and apparently uncontrollable behaviours. Small changes can generate large, amplified effects.For example, a single malfunction in a local substation can lead to cascading state-wide electricity grid failures; and the emergence of a new pathogen in a remote village can give rise to a devastating global epidemic.Our Master of Complex Systems will develop your skills in quantitative modelling and computational simulation of system dynamics, complementing your existing skills in engineering, computer science, information technology, physics, mathematics, health, biology or business.These unique skills will enable you to operate across discipline boundaries, providing key input and insights to help solve complex global challenges.As an expert in complex systems, you could pursue a career in major multinational research and development companies, government and crisis management agencies, health, construction or transport organisations.You will undertake an industry-based capstone project and have the flexibility to tailor your learning to your professional interests with the choice of four specialisations:Commonwealth Supported PlacesCommonwealth Supported Places (CSP) are available for postgraduate study for eligible domestic students. This means that your course fees are subsidised by the Australian Government and you pay a student contribution amount (SCA). CSPs are limited in number and are allocated based on academic merit.Important information for students commencing in 2021Taking effect Semester 1, 2021, our Master of Complex Systems will be a 1.5 year degree.Why are we changing?These change has been made in response to feedback from industry and students, and to also align with the majority of our other Masters-level courses that have a duration of 1–1.5 years.We have changed the course’s composition to improve the foundational units and allow for faster delivery of knowledge. This will ensure our students graduate sooner and are better positioned to be at the forefront of engineering innovation.

The Master of Commerce offers great choice and flexibility, allowing you to develop the knowledge and transferable skills to advance your career in a wide range of specialisations.Whether your background is in business or another area such as arts, engineering or science, the Master of Commerce offers the right combination of breadth and depth. You will gain a solid grounding in the fundamental areas of business such as finance, accounting, marketing and management, as you develop an applied understanding of business concepts and practices.The Master of Commerce (2020 entry) is designed for students from any area of study looking to make a career change and those who would like to undertake two specialisations.You can choose to study up to two specialisations from eight specialisation areas, including:Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) are available for this course for eligible domestic students. This means that your course fees are subsidised by the Australian Government and you pay a student contribution amount (SCA). CSPs are limited in number and are allocated based on academic merit.From semester 1, 2021, you can also choose to study one of our transformed programs:

The Master of Clinical Trials (Research) is a distinctive course, targeted at medical doctors and allied health professionals, which will allow you to acquire the expertise needed to design, develop, lead and conduct clinical trials.The course is led by the NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre (CTC), Australia's premier academic clinical trials research organisation and is specifically focussed on clinical trials design and research methodology and is offered via distance learning only.Graduates will gain a solid understanding of clinical trials methodologies underpinning the design of high quality studies, and the knowledge to lead, conduct and appropriately interpret the results of single and multi-centre clinical trials.This course is offered through our interactive online learning environment, giving you the flexibility to tailor your study schedule around your lifestyle.All stream specific units are online. You may find however; a couple of electives do have a face-to-face component. These can be avoided depending on your individual preferences.

Gain the knowledge and practical experience to work as a professional clinical psychologist through the Master of Clinical Psychology (MCP). With expert supervision in clinics, teaching hospitals and community settings, the course will give you the skills to work in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of psychological disorders.The MCP involves two years of full-time study. You will develop a theoretical foundation through coursework taught by leading academic staff at the University of Sydney. Then, you can put this to the test in real situations through 1200 hours of clinical placements, both in our on-campus Psychology Clinic as well as outstanding teaching hospitals like Westmead Hospital and the Children's Hospital at Westmead. Finally, your learning will be bolstered by the opportunity to specialise with a research-based project in your own are of interest.Graduates of the MCP program leave with a scientific and evidence-based approach to clinical psychology. The program’s cognitive-behavioural approach to treatment, coupled with alternative models of therapy introduced in the second year, will ensure you will have with both depth and breadth to your clinical training.The MCP is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a 5th and 6th year of study, and is an approved qualification for Associate Membership of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA) and the Australian Psychological Society (APS) College of Clinical Psychologists. The Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA), through APAC, also recognizes the program for the purposes of registration and for endorsement of practice in clinical psychology. This program is recognised by the NSW Ministry of Health as qualifying the holder for progression to the grade of clinical psychology.Commonwealth Supported PlacesCommonwealth Supported Places (CSP) are available for this course for eligible domestic students. This means that your course fees are subsidised by the Australian Government and you pay a student contribution amount (SCA). CSP places are limited in number and are allocated based on academic merit.

The Master of Cancer and Haematology Nursing aims to assist nurses who care for people affected by cancer and haematological illness to develop their knowledge and skills for their care. Students will investigate the biology of cancer and haematology, associated treatments, and integrated multidisciplinary management.Why study this course?Cancer is the single largest cause of premature death in Australia and represents nearly one-fifth of the total burden of disease in the health system. As a cancer and haematology nursing student, you will develop a comprehensive knowledge of the prevention, diagnosis and management of cancer, future treatment trends and explore the impact of these illnesses on the individual, family and community.You will be led by leading cancer and haematology care researchers and will learn to make evidence-based decisions using research generated at our Cancer Nursing Research Unit, an innovative collaboration between the Sydney Nursing School and the Sydney Local Health District. With the increasing trends towards both home-based care and intensive treatments such as Stem Cell Transplantation, this course provides a broad range of content across a diverse spectrum of cancer and haematology care and explores the broadening roles for nurses throughout this field. Who should study this course?Designed for registered nurses, this degree aims to assist nurses who care for people affected by cancer and haematological illness to develop the knowledge and skills for their care.Financing your studiesCommonwealth Supported Places (CSP) are available for this course for eligible domestic students. This means that your course fees are subsidised by the Australian Government and you pay a student contribution amount (SCA). CSP places are limited in number and are allocated based on academic merit.

This specialist qualification in business law and regulation offers you an opportunity to choose from the entire range of units of study offered through Sydney Law School's commercial law, corporate, securities and finance law, international business law, international taxation and taxation programs.This degree reflects the growing importance of legal literacy and business law expertise among non-lawyers working in business, finance, commercial and corporate environments. It also provides a master's-level qualification that builds on the completion of professional accountancy qualifications.You can choose from up to 70 units of study in any given year one of the largest choices of any master's by coursework program at Sydney Law School.

Our full-time MBA is taught over 18 months and has a precise limit on class size. The program is delivered in an intensive format, where students complete two units of study at a time over a seven to eight week period.You will `learn by doing' through workshops with industry leaders; intensive group work; and tackling real world issues with a diverse cohort. You will graduate with the skills and knowledge to build and lead future enterprises in a digital, hyper-connected world from tech start-ups to major corporations.The program comprises of 12 units of study, which are grouped around three key focus areas: personal and interpersonal skill development, business knowledge and skill development and building future enterprises.You will learn from internationally-renowned academics from the Business School and across the University, as well as from a host of industry leaders. The program finishes with a capstone unit, enabling you to apply everything you have learnt throughout the MBA to bring a real product prototype to market.Learn more about our full-time MBA.

Today’s global business environment is rapidly changing. With Australia's no. 1 ranked MBA, you can become your future anything.Our unique, experiential program is purpose built to unlock your personal and professional ambitions and refine your leadership skills. Delivered in our CBD campus, this flexible course can be completed in two to three years of part-time study.Designed in close consultation with leading businesses and industry experts, you will develop the knowledge, skills and attributes that are required to succeed in an increasingly complex global business environment. The program will expose you to cutting-edge business knowledge, give you practical experience applying theory to real world commercial challenges and provide you with access to unique global opportunities.We combine high-level research with a practical, hands‑on approach to learning and a focus on you as an individual to ensure that you realise your ambitions.Learn more about our MBA program.