Master of Applied Criminology 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Australian National University (ANU) |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

53,110 AUDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

CriminologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Criminology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Applied Criminology is an advanced qualification for those working in, or planning to enter, criminal justice related professions that seek to mitigate and prevent crime and illegal activity across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, the Asia-Pacific region, or internationally.

The program’s expert teaching staff are active researchers who can draw upon their wealth of local and international experience, as well as their connections with government and industry.

Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide (Times Higher Education 2024).

Graduates will employ established and emerging conceptual and theoretical frameworks, empirical evidence, and applied skills to engage with critical and systematic analyses.

The program prepares graduates for professional pathways across criminal justice, including, but not limited to; policing, corrections, legal roles, policy making, and research.

The Master of Applied Criminology is open for admission in semester 1 and 2 annually, however semester 1 commencement is recommended to allow students to gain a thorough foundation in criminological theory. Students wishing to commence their studies in semester 2 are strongly encouraged to contact the program convenor to discuss an appropriate study pathway.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Criminology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Applied Criminology is an advanced qualification for those working in, or planning to enter, criminal justice related professions that seek to mitigate and prevent crime and illegal activity across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, the Asia-Pacific region, or internationally.

The program’s expert teaching staff are active researchers who can draw upon their wealth of local and international experience, as well as their connections with government and industry.

Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide (Times Higher Education 2024).

Graduates will employ established and emerging conceptual and theoretical frameworks, empirical evidence, and applied skills to engage with critical and systematic analyses.

The program prepares graduates for professional pathways across criminal justice, including, but not limited to; policing, corrections, legal roles, policy making, and research.

The Master of Applied Criminology is open for admission in semester 1 and 2 annually, however semester 1 commencement is recommended to allow students to gain a thorough foundation in criminological theory. Students wishing to commence their studies in semester 2 are strongly encouraged to contact the program convenor to discuss an appropriate study pathway.

Admission Requirements

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At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry. 

Applicants must present one of the following:

  • a cognate Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5/7; or
  • a cognate Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4/7 and a Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4/7; or
  • a cognate Bachelor or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4/7 and a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program (for example in a police service, or the public service); or
  • a cognate Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4/7 and a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program (for example in a police service, or the public service); or
  • a cognate Graduate Diploma or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4/7; or
  • a minimum of 10 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program (for example in a police service, or the public service)

Cognate Disciplines
Anthropology, Criminology, Development Studies, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Indigenous Australian Studies, Law, Maths, Political Science, Psychology, Social Policy, Sociology, Statistics.

1 Year

Tuition fees

International
53,110 AUD

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