Master of Applied Criminology

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.

Admission Requirements

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:

Cognate Disciplines

Anthropology, Criminology, Development Studies, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Indigenous Australian Studies, Law, Maths, Political Science, Psychology, Social Policy, Sociology, Statistics.

This program is available for applications to commence from First Semester, 2025

Employment Opportunities

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 other areas around the globe. 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. The program prepares graduates for professional pathways across criminal justice, including, but not limited to; policing, corrections, legal roles, policy making, and research.