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The Australian National University offers PhD candidates a dynamic research environment with exceptional program resources. Choosing a research institution hinges on its standing, and ANU ranks among the globe's premier universities, making it an ideal selection for your research journey. As a doctoral researcher, you'll operate with greater autonomy, guided by a team of field specialists. Your work will deliver novel, significant contributions to academic knowledge and societal advancement. ANU's Criminology program spans multiple disciplines, renowned globally for its excellence in crime and justice studies. Undergraduate learners can pursue Criminology through our distinguished Bachelor's program, or as a specialization within the Bachelor of Arts. We provide Criminology Honors degrees and oversee doctoral research on criminological subjects. Our initiative unites specialists from diverse fields including sociology, psychology, law, political science, and more. We strive to influence global crime and justice discourse by addressing pivotal issues affecting contemporary policies. Through innovative approaches to defining, analyzing, and assessing crime, we seek to enhance societal wellbeing.
Applicants must present at a minimum, an Australian Honours degree or equivalent, with a result of H2A (Second Class Honours Division A), and the approval of an identified supervisor for the research project/thesis. Equivalence may be met by completion of a Master’s degree that includes a significant research component, or by a combination of qualifications and professional experience.