150 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 Master of Criminology 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.

150 Point Program

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

The Master of Criminology 150 point program requires:

• four compulsory subjects (50 points)

Coursework Only Option

• 100 points of elective subjects

or

Minor Thesis Option

• POLS40013 Social Science Research Seminar (12.5 points)
• CRIM90005 Minor Thesis – Criminology (37.5 points)
• 50 points of elective subjects

Capstone Requirement:

All students are required to complete the Capstone Requirement for the program (at least 25 points). Students must complete one capstone option -

Capstone Stream 1: CRIM90006 Criminology and Sociology Internship (25 points)

Purpose: An opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge and skills to solve problems that arise in professional contexts and develop an integrated understanding of theory and practice.

Capstone Stream 2: CRIM90005 Minor Thesis – Criminology (37.5 points)

Purpose: An opportunity to integrate knowledge and research skills to address a specific criminology research question.

Capstone Stream 3: CRIM90019 Advances in Criminological Research (12.5 points) and CRIM90011 Criminal Justice Governance (12.5 points)

Purpose: an opportunity to develop an understanding of the development of evidence-based practice and to apply evidence-based methods in practical settings.

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

Four compulsory subjects (50 points)

Minor Thesis Subjects

Minor Thesis Option:

• POLS40013 Social Science Research Seminar (12.5 points)
• CRIM90005 Minor Thesis – Criminology (37.5 points)

Please note the following prior to enrolling in CRIM90005 Minor Thesis – Criminology:

• students admitted into the 200 point and 150 point program must have completed 37.5 points of compulsory subjects within the program, with an average of H1 (80%)
• to be eligible to enrol in the thesis, students must submit a 300 word thesis proposal for approval by the course coordinator prior to the semester of enrolment in the thesis
• students enrolling in the minor thesis must also complete POLS40013 Social Sciences Research Seminar

Elective Subjects

Coursework Only Option:

• 100 points of elective subjects

or

Minor Thesis Option:

• 50 points of elective subjects