Program Requirements

The Masters of Applied Criminology requires completion of 48 units which must consist of:

12 units from the completion of the following advanced theory courses:

CRIM8005 Advanced Criminological Theory

CRIM8012 Advanced Criminology Seminar

18 units from the completion of advanced research methods courses:

SOCR8001 Statistics for Social Sciences

SOCR8002 Survey Data Analysis

SOCR8006 Online Research Methods

SOCR8008 Qualitative Data Collection

SOCR8011 Mixed Methods Social Research

SOCR8015 Human Research Ethics & Integrity: Principles & Practice

SOCR8202 Using Data to Answer Policy Questions and Evaluate Policy

18 units from the completion of the following advanced discipline courses:

ANIP6503 Australian National Internships Program A

EMDV8080 International Climate Change Policy and Economics

EMDV8104 Environmental Governance

INDG8001 Indigenous Peoples and Development in Australia: Principles and Practices

INDG8004 First Nations People and Public Policy in Australia

LAWS8189 Environmental and Sustainability Law

LAWS8328 Australian Legal Responses to National Security and Counter-Terrorism

LAWS8438 Indigenous Peoples and the Law

LAWS8566 International Criminal Law

LAWS8596 Financial Crime Law

POLS8027 Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism

REGN8005 Restorative Justice in the World

REGN8013 Crime, Governance and Security

REGN8050 Policy and Practice Regulation

STST8021 Intelligence and Security

Admission Requirements

At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry. 

Applicants must present one of the following:

• a cognate Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5/7; or
• a cognate Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4/7 and a Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4/7; or
• a cognate Bachelor or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4/7 and a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program (for example in a police service, or the public service); or
• a cognate Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4/7 and a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program (for example in a police service, or the public service); or
• a cognate Graduate Diploma or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4/7; or
• a minimum of 10 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program (for example in a police service, or the public service)

Cognate Disciplines

Anthropology, Criminology, Development Studies, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Indigenous Australian Studies, Law, Maths, Political Science, Psychology, Social Policy, Sociology, Statistics.

Fee Information

All students are required to pay the Services and amenities fee (SA Fee)

The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.

For further information on Fees and Payment please see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments

Scholarships

ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are.  Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the Scholarships website.

Employment Opportunities

The Master of Applied Criminology is an advanced qualification for those working in, or planning to enter, criminal justice related professions that seek to mitigate and prevent crime and illegal activity across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, the Asia-Pacific region, or other areas around the globe. The program’s expert teaching staff are active researchers who can draw upon their wealth of local and international experience, as well as their connections with government and industry. The program prepares graduates for professional pathways across criminal justice, including, but not limited to; policing, corrections, legal roles, policy making, and research.

Learning Outcomes

1. demonstrate understanding of the range of theoretical approaches to the study of crime and social harms, their causation, and prevention;
2. demonstrate critical awareness of the current and emerging issues in crime and social harms which are informed by leading research and practice;
3. critically analyse current strategies used to mitigate and prevent crime and social harms from multiple disciplinary and professional standpoints;
4. demonstrate understanding of research methods used in criminology and associated disciplines; and
5. formulate research designs to investigate, analyse, and synthesise data on crime and social harms.

Further Information

Within the 18 units of advanced discipline courses, there are multiple possible streams for subject specialisation depending on subject matter interest.

Below are some example streams.

• For students with a specific interest in environmental governance, the suggested courses to choose between are: EMDV8104, EMDV8080, LAWS8189, ANIP6503.
• For students with a specific interest in Indigenous and First Nations policy, the suggested courses to choose between are: INDG8001, INDG8004, LAWS8438, ANIP6503.
• For students with a specific interest in the legal system, the suggested courses to choose between are: LAWS8438, LAWS8566, REGN8005, ANIP6503.
• For students with a specific interest in national and international security, the suggested courses to choose between are: LAWS8328, POLS8027, REGN8013, STST8021.