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Grasping what fuels criminal behavior is crucial for developing effective responses. Engage in cutting-edge criminology research alongside globally recognized specialists in various relevant modern fields. You'll collaborate with scholars generating insights on policing, organized crime, migration patterns, cyber threats, and terrorism, while pioneering fresh perspectives on prison systems, crime desistance, illicit networks, dark tourism, and military-border criminology. Earning a Criminology PhD provides exceptional preparation for academic pursuits in this field, distinguishing you as an authority in policy development and justice systems. This advanced degree opens doors to opportunities in law enforcement, victim advocacy, corrections, human rights work, or scholarly research.
To be accepted for enrolment in a Doctor of Philosophy candidature, an applicant must:
Have at least one of the following Australian qualifications (which must include studies relevant to the proposed field of research), or the equivalent qualification as approved by the relevant authorized delegate:
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.5 Writing, 6.0 Reading, 6.0 Listening; TOEFL iBT: 80 Overall with 18 Speaking, 22 Writing, 18 Reading, 18 Listening; Pearson PTE Academic: 58 Overall with 58 Speaking, 50 Writing, 50 Reading, 50 Listening; Cambridge C1 Advanced: 176 Overall with 169 Speaking, 169 Writing, 169 Reading, 169 Listening; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 105-110