Master of Criminology

This course will provide you with the skills to understand the fundamental matters of criminology. Whether you have graduated with a degree in criminology or from another discipline area, you will gain in-depth knowledge and skills to analyse contemporary issues challenging today's criminal justice system. This course also has the option of completing a thesis, giving you the opportunity to specialise in an area of criminology you're passionate about whilst demonstrating your readiness for PhD studies.

As a criminology professional, you will need multidisciplinary and applied skills to investigate complex and evolving issues. You will gain an understanding of criminal behaviour and investigate complex crimes such as cybercrimes and terrorism. You will understand developing criminal justice issues, including how criminal law and evidence responds to new crimes, particularly in the business environment. Learn how this benefitted Ashlyn by advancing her ability to put theory into practice in real-world settings. 

If you have industry experience, a graduate certificate or graduate diploma, you can use this to obtain an advanced standing into the Master of Criminology, so you can gain your qualification quicker. 

3 reasons to study a Master of Criminology at Murdoch

1. Murdoch is the only university in Western Australia to offer this unique course.
2. Study the latest developments in criminology theory with critical thinking skills in the context of domestic and international policing.
3. Learn from leading academics who have significant real-world experience to ensure that your learning is at the forefront of professional practice. Some of our academics have worked in prisons treating criminal behaviour, as senior personnel in the Australian Federal Police and with the FBI and other foreign authorities.

Develop your skills

• Gain advanced knowledge of criminological issues, concepts and theories in a range of contexts.
• Develop applied methods to meet practitioner and real-world demands.
• Apply specialist discipline knowledge in practical contexts and gain effective communication skills for the workplace.
• Apply interdisciplinary and intercultural perspective to criminological issues.
• Build professional development skills through optional units in business, research and work placements.

Your future career

A Master of Criminology could see you working in public and private sectors nationally or internationally.

Other opportunities of employment include law enforcement, corrections, intelligence, international and cognate entities as well as a range of providers in the broad sphere of criminal justice.

Some career pathways could include:

• Criminologist
• Cybersecurity Analyst
• Intelligence Officer
• State or Federal Police Law Enforcement Officers

For admission into one of our postgraduate degrees, you must provide evidence of the successful completion of a relevant degree from a recognised university, in addition to meeting Murdoch’s prescribed English Language requirements. At a minimum, to qualify for one of our postgraduate degrees, you must meet one of the following requirements.

Please note that entry requirements are dependent on the course you wish to study and as such, your specific course may have different entry requirements:

• A qualification equivalent to an AQF Associate Degree
• Bachelors degree of AQF Level 7 in relevant discipline
• Bachelors degree of AQF Level 7 with relevant work experience
• Bachelors degree of AQF Level 7 with specific professional registration
• Postgraduate qualification of AQF Level 8 or above
• Submission of a Portfolio and/or substantial work experience