Postgraduate course
Master of Criminology and Master of Public and Social Policy
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 Public and Social Policy: With its dual focus on policy analysis and applied social research, this unique degree will give you a deep understanding of the forces that shape policy and the processes involved in making it. You’ll develop advanced skills in critical analysis to help you design and deliver effective policy solutions that serve the public interest, as well as the confidence to make socially informed judgements in a range of specialist policy areas.
Admission criteria
One of the following:
- an AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent; or
meet two of these three criteria:
- AQF level 7 bachelor qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent
- minimum two years of relevant approved work experience at senior management level, professional certification or other recognised prior learning
- AQF level 7 bachelor qualification or recognised equivalent with a Weighted Average Mark 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, applied mathematics, statistics, environmental science and management, public health and health services, urban and regional planning, economics, commerce, management, tourism and services, studies in human society, psychology and cognitive sciences, law and legal studies, journalism and professional writing, communication and media studies, cultural studies, historical studies, applied ethics, history and philosophy of specific fields.
Relevant experience
In public and social policy: Policy advisers, policy officers, policy managers and other policy practitioners and researchers in the public, private or NGO sectors; government relations practitioners, equity officers, social program managers, senior social service practitioners, social researchers.
In criminology: Police Force, Customs/Border Force and law (seniority: Police – Senior Sergeant (equiv) or above), Public Service APS 5 (equiv) or above.
Contact Future Students if you have any queries regarding the admission criteria listed: email postgraduate@mq.edu.au or call 9850 6767.
Fees and charges
^ Course fees are indicative only and subject to change. View fee information on the Macquarie University website.
Australian Government financial assistance
Further information
Read the full course details on the Macquarie University website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.