Master of Criminology

Program overview

Bond’s Master of Criminology prepares graduates for careers in a wide range of fields and professional positions or enhances skills of those already working in relevant areas.

You will develop understanding of international and global justice issues such as cybercrime, genocide, and transnational crime, explore problem-solving techniques via crime analysis and crime prevention programs, and possess transferable research and policy analysis skills.

In our Master of Criminology, there is a strong focus on practical experience and industry application with exposure to research and innovations in crime responses, policies, and justice proceedings.

You will learn first-hand from leading experts with a wealth of knowledge; who actively work on cases, conduct research, and are frequently featured in the Australian media and publications on criminology topics.

You will graduate equipped with the necessary skillset and professional networks to pursue and thrive in your career in criminology and graduate sooner with Bond’s accelerated trimester timetable.

Program code:HS-23096

CRICOS code:078659A

Program overview

Bond’s Master of Criminology prepares graduates for careers in a wide range of fields and professional positions or enhances skills of those already working in relevant areas.

You will develop understanding of international and global justice issues such as cybercrime, genocide, and transnational crime, explore problem-solving techniques via crime analysis and crime prevention programs, and possess transferable research and policy analysis skills.

In our Master of Criminology, there is a strong focus on practical experience and industry application with exposure to research and innovations in crime responses, policies, and justice proceedings.

You will learn first-hand from leading experts with a wealth of knowledge; who actively work on cases, conduct research, and are frequently featured in the Australian media and publications on criminology topics.

You will graduate equipped with the necessary skillset and professional networks to pursue and thrive in your career in criminology and graduate sooner with Bond’s accelerated trimester timetable.

Program code:HS-23096

CRICOS code:078659A

About this program

The Master of Criminology program gives you skill development and training as well as scholarly appreciation of crime, justice and forensic issues. The program provides an understanding of a broad range of issues involving criminology theories, contemporary information on crime prevention, the theory and practice of punishment, criminal offenders, the police, courts and correctional institutions, including current crime and deviance issues. You will be provided with both knowledge and research skills and techniques required for the analysis of criminological issues and an understanding of how to critically evaluate published research.

What you'll be studying

  • Study overview

    The Master of Criminology can be completed in just one year full-time, with intakes in January, May, and September semesters. In addition to specialised coursework subjects, the Master of Criminology offers two program sequence options:

    • major research project (option 1)
    • minor research project/portfolio (option 2).

Program features

  • Industry-leading academic

    Our academics continue to actively work on cases, conduct research, and are frequently featured in the Australian media and publications like leading criminologist and former Detective Inspector, Dr Terry Goldsworthy, accomplished author of criminology texts Dr Wayne Petherick, and criminology researcher and academic Robyn Lincoln. This enables students to be immersed in the real world of criminology and learn first-hand from professionals active in the field.

  • Stand out experiences

    You’ll acquire an understanding of how to critically evaluate published research and techniques required for the analysis of criminological issues. You’ll gain knowledge of theories, prevention techniques, victims, and offenders in the cybersphere, and about justice institutions.

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Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are the essential abilities, knowledge and skills required to successfully complete the program. Learn more about the inherent requirements and make an informed decision about your capacity to undertake the program.

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Hear from our Bondies

  • Master of Criminology

    Our lecturers were supportive and encouraging, with vast academic knowledge and professional expertise. I excelled in the tailored learning environment provided, which was highly responsive to the challenges of the pandemic. Our learning continued successfully online with lecturers providing additional support. Small class sizes ensured every student had the opportunity to speak and be heard. I’m so grateful for the positive experiences and opportunities – I can’t wait to do a Crim PhD at Bond

    Elle Marengo - Graduate
  • Criminology

    There’s so much happening in criminology – crime never sleeps! We are always updating our programs with new subjects in emergent areas of crime, for example Cybercrime. We organise internships for our students for academic credit during the degree, and most are offered jobs and secure employment too.

    Dr Robyn Lincoln - Assistant Professor
  • Criminology

    "Bond’s Master’s degree provides students with an understanding of the core discipline areas, while equipping students with practical and analytical skills for their rapidly changing world. Given the changes in crime and social harms, our degree looks at crime patterns and trends, public and media influence on policy in how states respond, and situates crime events involving offenders, victims, and communities within internationally and historical contexts."

    Dr Terry Goldsworthy - Associate Professor
  • Criminology student

    "Bond’s Masters of Criminology is not all about textbooks and theories, but rather the practical experience of what it’s like to work as a criminologist. As a part of my studies I was fortunate enough to take a private tour of a correctional centre. The tour served as a practical application of my studies and was an invaluable opportunity that reminded me of the wide-spectrum of avenues in which I can use my degree to help others achieve a better life.”

    Stephanie Marr - Behaviour Management alumna
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Hear from our Bondies

  • Master of Criminology

    Our lecturers were supportive and encouraging, with vast academic knowledge and professional expertise. I excelled in the tailored learning environment provided, which was highly responsive to the challenges of the pandemic. Our learning continued successfully online with lecturers providing additional support. Small class sizes ensured every student had the opportunity to speak and be heard. I’m so grateful for the positive experiences and opportunities – I can’t wait to do a Crim PhD at Bond

    Elle Marengo - Graduate
  • Criminology

    There’s so much happening in criminology – crime never sleeps! We are always updating our programs with new subjects in emergent areas of crime, for example Cybercrime. We organise internships for our students for academic credit during the degree, and most are offered jobs and secure employment too.

    Dr Robyn Lincoln - Assistant Professor
  • Criminology

    "Bond’s Master’s degree provides students with an understanding of the core discipline areas, while equipping students with practical and analytical skills for their rapidly changing world. Given the changes in crime and social harms, our degree looks at crime patterns and trends, public and media influence on policy in how states respond, and situates crime events involving offenders, victims, and communities within internationally and historical contexts."

    Dr Terry Goldsworthy - Associate Professor
  • Criminology student

    "Bond’s Masters of Criminology is not all about textbooks and theories, but rather the practical experience of what it’s like to work as a criminologist. As a part of my studies I was fortunate enough to take a private tour of a correctional centre. The tour served as a practical application of my studies and was an invaluable opportunity that reminded me of the wide-spectrum of avenues in which I can use my degree to help others achieve a better life.”

    Stephanie Marr - Behaviour Management alumna
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