Master of Criminology and Master of Public and Social Policy 24 months Postgraduate Programme By Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia) |TopUniversities

Master of Criminology and Master of Public and Social Policy

Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

37,300 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 Criminology will develop your skills in advanced criminology theory, applied criminological research and criminal justice policy analysis. As a graduate, you’ll use your knowledge and draw from fields including sociology, psychology, psychiatry and social anthropology, to understand better, measure and evaluate crime. The unique Master of Public and Social Policy – with its dual focus on policy analysis and applied social research – will give you a deep understanding of the forces that shape policy and the processes involved in making it. You’ll develop advanced skills in critical analysis to help you design and deliver effective policy solutions that serve the public interest, as well as the confidence to make socially informed judgements in a range of specialist policy areas.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Criminology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Criminology will develop your skills in advanced criminology theory, applied criminological research and criminal justice policy analysis. As a graduate, you’ll use your knowledge and draw from fields including sociology, psychology, psychiatry and social anthropology, to understand better, measure and evaluate crime. The unique Master of Public and Social Policy – with its dual focus on policy analysis and applied social research – will give you a deep understanding of the forces that shape policy and the processes involved in making it. You’ll develop advanced skills in critical analysis to help you design and deliver effective policy solutions that serve the public interest, as well as the confidence to make socially informed judgements in a range of specialist policy areas.

Admission Requirements

83+
6.5+
180+
58+
AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent OR Meet two of the following three criteria: AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent; Minimum two years relevant approved work experience at a senior management level, professional certification or other recognised prior learning; AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65.

2 Years
Feb
Jul

Domestic
30,100 AUD
International
37,300 AUD

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