Course Level

Postgraduate Certificate

CRICOS

099588D

Master of Criminology and Master of Security and Strategic Studies

The Master of Criminology will develop your skills in advanced criminology theory, applied criminological research and criminal justice policy analysis. As a graduate, you will use your knowledge and draw from fields including sociology, psychology, psychiatry and social anthropology, to understand better, measure and evaluate crime. The Master of Security and Strategic Studies will prepare you to analyse contemporary security, defence and strategic challenges. you will learn about the dynamics behind major geopolitical and geostrategic issues, and about multidimensional non traditional security challenges; and you will extend your knowledge of analytical methods to evaluate strategic choices, and the evolution of Australias interests and strategy.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Online Campus

Online/Off-campus - 2 years

$65,800
N/A

Wallumattagal Campus Macquarie Park

Full-time - 2 years

$65,800
N/A

Structure

Total Credit Points 160

Subjects

  • PICT8042 Crime, Inequality and Social Justice
  • PICT8062 The Crimes of the Powerful
  • PICT8088 Advanced Criminology Theory
  • PICT8089 Crime and Social Policy
  • PICT8012 Critical Thought and Research Design
  • PICT8003 Emerging Topics in Security Studies
  • PICT8025 Defence Analysis and Net Assessment
  • PICT8050 Strategic Thinking
  • PICT8921 Australia's Strategic and Defence Policy
  • PICT8061 Peace Operations

Entry requirements

  • Master of Criminology
  • AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent or
  • Meet two of the following three criteria: AQF level 7 bachelors qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent
  • Minimum two years relevant approved work experience at a senior management level, professional certification or other recognised prior learning
  • AQF level 7 bachelors qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65
  • Master of Security and Strategic Studies
  • AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent, or
  • Meet two of the following three criteria: AQF level 7 bachelors qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent
  • Minimum two years relevant approved work experience at senior management level, professional certification or other recognised prior learning
  • AQF level 7 bachelors qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65.