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Postgraduate course

Master of Criminology and Master of Security and Strategic Studies

Macquarie University

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About

In this double degree, you will be able to combine:

Master of Criminology: This course will develop your skills in advanced criminology theory, applied criminological research and criminal justice policy analysis. As a graduate you'll use your knowledge drawn from fields including sociology, psychology, psychiatry and social anthropology to better understand, measure and evaluate crime.

Master of Security and Strategic Studies:  This course will prepare you to analyse and make sense of contemporary security and strategic challenges. You will learn about dynamics behind major geopolitical and geostrategic issues and multidimensional non-traditional security challenges, analytical methods to evaluate strategic choices, and the evolution of Australia's interests and strategy.

Admission criteria

One of the following:

  • AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent, or

Meet two of the following three criteria:

    • AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent
    • Minimum two years relevant approved work experience at a senior management level, professional certification or other recognised prior learning
    • AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65

and

Upload your CV as a PDF within the UAC application if you are seeking admission on the basis of work experience.

Related fields for prior qualifications

Social sciences, humanities.

Relevant experience

Police Force, Customs/Border Force and law (seniority: Police – Senior Sergeant (equiv) or above, Public Service APS 5 (equiv) or above), Defence Force, public service, law, policy advising, defence and security-related industry and business, media, international policy think tanks.

Contact Future Students if you have any queries regarding the admission criteria listed: email postgraduate@mq.edu.au or call 9850 6767.

Further information

Read the full course details on the Macquarie University website.