100 Point Master of Criminology

The Master of Criminology provides specialist training for professional qualification purposes, usually to graduates working in the fields of criminology, the criminal justice system and social policy and research relating to these areas, but may also be taken for general interest. This course does not necessarily lead to higher degree study, however high achieving students may qualify for entry to a masters by research or PhD.

Students who complete the masters should:

• develop a comprehensive knowledge of theories of crime, deviance and social control;
• acquire advanced skills in research including ability to summarise and critically assess relevant theory and to collect and analyse relevant data;
• exhibit a capacity to plan and execute original research, and to present sophisticated arguments and ideas in systematic and coherent ways;
• emerge with a thorough understanding of relevant policy and political issues;
• have the capacity to engage in further higher degree research.

100 point program

Duration: 1.5 years full-time/ up to 3 years part-time

• Two compulsory subjects (25 points) and

Option 1:

• Six elective subjects (75 points)

or

Option 2:

• Thesis Seminar (12.5 points)
• Thesis (37.5 points) &
• Electives (25 points)

For policies that govern this degree, see Academic Services Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Framework. Students also should also refer to information in the Student Policy Directory.

Compulsory Subjects

25 Points

Elective Subjects

Option 1:

• Six elective subjects (75 points)

or

Option 2:

• Thesis Seminar (12.5 points)
• Thesis (37.5 points) &
• Electives (25 points)

Note:

Permission is required by the program coordinator in order to enrol in the minor thesis

Students enrolling in the minor thesis subject must also enrol in POLS40013 Social Science Research Seminar

The thesis subject requires two consecutive semesters of enrolment