Master of Justice and Criminology

With a strong vocational focus, the Master of Justice and Criminology provides you with the advanced skills and knowledge to effectively perform as a justice professional.

• criminology
• management
• compliance
• investigation
• governance
• human security.

This degree is designed for students wishing to enter a career in the justice system, as well as for people already working in the industry who wish to update and extend their knowledge. Some subjects are offered online, giving you the flexibility to design a study plan to meet your needs.

Graduates will enhance their career opportunities in the justice sector and related fields including policing, customs, corrections and the courts.

Graduates of this degree will be able to work as critical and reflective practitioners in a variety of professional environments within the public and criminal justice sectors, using a variety of social perspectives and disciplines to advance principles of social justice.

You will be able to demonstrate sensitivity when working in culturally and linguistically diverse environments and lead debate within organisations on criminal justice policy, process and research issues.

You'll be prepared for a career in:

• policing and prosecution
• courts management
• customs and border protection
• youth justice
• justice policy
• law enforcement and policing
• mediation
• prisons administration
• private security firms
• security management
• social research.

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Step 2: Check the entry requirements

Step 3: Collect required documents

Step 4: Submit your application

If you are applying for on-campus study in a coursework program (Bachelor, Associate Degree or Honours), use the online application system for international students. 

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