Master of Criminology - Research

The Master of Criminology by thesis is designed to equip candidates for careers in areas including advanced research, policy development, public service, tertiary teaching or professional leadership. The course will enable you to acquire and develop sophisticated skills in research and analysis, honed through work on a topic of your choice that expands legal thinking and understanding.



The Master of Criminology is available full-time up to two years or part-time over four years and is awarded on the basis of a supervised thesis of 50,000 words. The thesis must make a substantial contribution to the knowledge of the subject concerned. Candidates are also required to undertake the compulsory research-support unit of study, LAWS6077 Legal Research 1.