Study Master of Applied Criminology at The Australian National University in Australia,

Master of Applied Criminology

Australia

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What will I learn?

The Master of Applied Criminology is an advanced qualification for those working in, or planning to enter, criminal justice related professions that seek to mitigate and prevent crime and illegal activity across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, the Asia-Pacific region, or internationally.The program’s expert teaching staff are active researchers who can draw upon their wealth of local and international experience, as well as their connections with government and industry.Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide (Times Higher Education 2024).Graduates will employ established and emerging conceptual and theoretical frameworks, empirical evidence, and applied skills to engage with critical and systematic analyses.The program prepares graduates for professional pathways across criminal justice, including, but not limited to policing, corrections, legal roles, policy making, and research.The Master of Applied Criminology is open for admission in semester 1 and 2 annually, however semester 1 commencement is recommended to allow students to gain a thorough foundation in criminological theory. Students wishing to commence their studies in semester 2 are strongly encouraged to contact the program convenor to discuss an appropriate study pathway.

CRICOS

117471H

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
A$54,540.00 (US$ 35,943) per year
Cost of Living in Canberra (Other costs - Textbooks) - $1,473 per annum

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

15/12/2026

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Acton Campus

The Australian National University,CANBERRA,

Canberra,

Australian Capital Territory,

2601, CANBERRA, Australia

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
A$54,540.00 (US$ 35,943) per year
Cost of Living in Canberra (Other costs - Textbooks) - $1,473 per annum

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

15/05/2027

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Acton Campus

The Australian National University,CANBERRA,

Canberra,

Australian Capital Territory,

2601, CANBERRA, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry.

Applicants must present one of the following:

a cognate Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5/7; or
a cognate Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4/7 and a Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4/7; or
a cognate Bachelor or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4/7 and a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program (for example in a police service, or the public service); or
a cognate Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4/7 and a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program (for example in a police service, or the public service); or
a cognate Graduate Diploma or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4/7; or
a minimum of 10 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program (for example in a police service, or the public service)

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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