Program Overview
The Criminology at University of Melbourne is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Criminology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: AUD 31,776 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 25,856 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Criminology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Young People, Crime and Justice
- Criminal Law and Political Justice
- Policing
- Law in Social Theory
- Global Reconstructions of Justice
- Advances in Criminology: Emerging Theory
- Social Research Design and Evaluation
- Human Rights in Southeast Asia
- Research and Criminal Justice Governance
- Advances in Criminological Research
- Drugs and Justice
- Qualitative Research Methods
- The New Punitiveness
- Crime Prevention: Critical Approaches
- Violence, Trauma and Reconciliation
- Genocide, State Crime and the Law
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
In order to be considered for entry for the 200 point program, applicants must have completed:
- an undergraduate degree in any discipline, with at least H2B (70%) weighted average, or equivalent
Meeting this requirement does not guarantee selection.
In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
- prior academic performance; and
- relevance of previous studies
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 31,776 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 25,856 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 31,776 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 25,856 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Melbourne directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Melbourne
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-05-18
- Start Date 2018-07-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months