Master of Criminology

VU course code: LMCM | Level of study: Postgraduate

Duration

1.5 years full time or longer for part time

Delivery mode

In person

Location

City Campus

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Overview

Develop your law and legal skills and understanding with the Master of Criminology at Victoria University.

In this criminology course, you will challenge your world views and sharpen your analytical and legal skills to progress your law career.

You'll engage with cutting-edge approaches in criminological theory and practice, including a critical analysis of how we conceptualise and respond to crime.

In this course you will gain a deeper critical understanding of crime and criminology.

You can choose to specialise in either global criminology or crime prevention.

: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Interpret theoretical concepts and related knowledge to think critically on appropriate approaches to address contemporary problems in criminology;

Critically examine empirical evidence to analyse their implications for effective strategies and policy;

Demonstrate scholarship, professional judgement and reflection in response to complex social problems;

Communicate effectively to present clear and coherent independent expositions of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences;

Plan and execute a substantial research based project or evidence-based capstone experience linked to a contemporary issue in criminology;

Establish expertise in contemporary understanding of crime prevention and/or global criminology.
: Study this course via our award-winning VU Block Model®.

Instead of juggling several units at once, you’ll complete two units over 8 weeks (full-time), or just one if you’re studying part-time.

Learning in workshop-style classes, you’ll develop strong connections with your peers and practical skills for your career.

You’ll also get fast feedback on your assignments, helping you to improve quickly as you progress through your course.

Learn more about the postgraduate VU Block Model®.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’.

For PhD applicants, we offer a related ‘Integrated PhD’ which allows you to establish relevant skills before beginning your research.

You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course Structure

To attain the Master of Criminology students will be required to complete 144 credit points in total consisting of:
OPTION 1

24 credit points of Foundation studies
48 credit points of Specialisation 1
48 credit points of Specialisation 2
24 credit point Capstone OR 24 credit points of Minor Thesis

OR OPTION 2

24 credit points of Foundation studies
48 credit points of Specialisation 1
48 credit points of Elective studies from across the College of ABLEIT (subject to availability and pre-requisite requirements)
24 credit point Capstone OR 24 credit points of Minor Thesis

Units

Global criminology

Crime prevention

Fees & Scholarships

University fees vary, depending on how much the government contributes towards course costs (if anything).

Read below to find out about the fee ‘type’, the estimated yearly tuition costs for this course, and the financial support on offer (including our generous scholarship program).

Fees

Scholarships

CAREERS

The Master of Criminology will provide you with extensive career opportunities in areas such as:

state and federal government
local councils
welfare agencies
non-governmental organisations
policing and intelligence
community corrections
correctional services
court services
research and policy.

This course can also help to enhance your career if you are already working in law, legal services or criminal justice.

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