Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Criminology (Research) in Darlington Australia | The University of Sydney
The University of Sydney
|
Darlington Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
53,500
(c. USD37,690.75)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Master of Criminology (Research) program allows you to delve deeper into criminal law, forensic psychiatry, drug policy, gender and racial dynamics, youth crime, policing in society, and other social dimensions of criminal justice. This research-based master's degree can be completed full-time within two years or part-time over four years, culminating in a 50,000-word thesis that must significantly advance understanding in its field. Additionally, students must complete the mandatory research coursework unit, LAWS6077 Legal Research 1.
Offered by the University of Sydney Law School, the Master of Criminology by research equips graduates for careers in criminal justice. This degree opens doors to research, policy development, and professional roles across government, NGOs, and private organizations. Typical career trajectories include youth justice, adult corrections, criminal justice policy analysis, and victim support services.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Criminology by research requires an Honours degree with first or second class honours. Applications for admission to candidature for the Master of Criminology are assessed on the basis of: suitability and sufficiency of merit of the applicant's prior qualification (Bachelor's degree or equivalent), suitability of proposed topic, and availability of appropriate supervision.
IELTS - A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL IBT - A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
IELTS - A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL IBT - A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
Tuition
AUD
53,500