Master of Criminology and Master of Laws

Do you meet some, but not all of the requirements?

Depending on your prior qualifications, work experience or other recognised prior learning, you may qualify for entry to this degree at the admission point below.

Each admission point requires the completion of some or all of the degree’s zones, which will affect the overall duration of the degree.

Master of Criminology

Master of Laws

*'Bachelor’s qualification' relates to an AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent.

Guide to University terminology

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With recognition of prior learning (RPL), you could get credit for your prior study and experience, reducing the duration of your studies. Credit is awarded for formal and informal or non-formal learning. You’ll need to apply for RPL once you receive your offer to study at Macquarie.

Your prior learning may consist of:

• Formal learning
• Informal and non-formal learning

All Macquarie University applicants are required to provide evidence of English language proficiency. The standard of English required for entry is based on the IELTS Academic test. Other accepted evidence of English proficiency, including minimum scores on other English tests and qualifications, can be checked using the conversion tool.

The required standard of English for this degree is:

Assumed knowledge

None.

Recommended studies

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.

Recommended studies

None.

Inherent requirements

To be eligible to graduate from your course, you must satisfy the inherent requirements – essential activities, capacities and academic requisites – of that course.