Study Master of Criminology (Research) at The University of Sydney in Australia, The University of Sydney Law School

Master of Criminology (Research)

Australia

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What will I learn?

The Master of Criminology (Research) enables you to further explore aspects involving criminal law, forensic psychiatry, drug policy and the law, gender and race relations, youth and crime, policing in society, and other social and cultural aspects of criminal justice. 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. Students are also required to undertake the compulsory research-support coursework unit, LAWS6077 Legal Research 1.The Master of Criminology by research degree at the University of Sydney Law School provides strong foundations for a career in criminal justice. The Master of Criminology degree prepares students to enter research, policy, and practice-related vocations in government, non-government and private companies. Common career pathways into and following completion of the degree including youth justice, adult corrections, criminal justice policy and research, and victim support agencies.

Which department am I in?

The University of Sydney Law School

CRICOS

016238B

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
A$61,300.00 (US$ 40,398) per year
Living cost- a single student living away from home will require at least 1754 per month for accommodation, food, utilities and entertainment.

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

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Castlereagh Street, Sydney (CBD Campus)

Level 17, 133 Castlereagh Street,

Sydney,

New South Wales,

2000, Sydney, Australia

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
A$61,300.00 (US$ 40,398) per year
Living cost- a single student living away from home will require at least 1754 per month for accommodation, food, utilities and entertainment.

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

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Camperdown/Darlington Campus

Superintendents House, 160 City Road,

Darlington,

New South Wales,

2008, SYDNEY, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

A secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), OR approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses.

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

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