Your career in Criminology
The upcoming semester for this program will be delivered in a multi-modal format, with classes designed to support and engage all learners. Whether they're on campus or abroad, all students will be able to access Bond's exceptional and personalised learning experience through dynamic and interactive lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops and lab sessions.
This program is not available to domestic students. Please see Master of Criminology.
Criminology is fast becoming a vital discipline! A career in criminology explores the motives behind criminal behaviour and analyses the criminal justice system. A Master of Criminology (Professional) at Bond prepares graduates for a career in the industry. Graduates are given the skills and training necessary to understand crime, justice, and forensic issues. Graduate sooner with Bond’s accelerated degree option!
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Students in the Master of Criminology (Professional) program are taught by leading industry professionals, with a wealth of knowledge. Our Academics continue to actively work on cases, conduct regular research and are often featured in local publications. These attributes allow students to be immersed in criminology and learn first-hand from professional’s active in the industry. Students are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a career in criminology.
Intensive mode delivery
To accommodate all of our students during ongoing COVID disruptions, classes are being temporarily offered in a multimodal format on a weekly basis until further notice.
The Master of Criminology (Professional) is delivered in intensive mode. Intensive Mode Delivery is a compact and time efficient way to complete a postgraduate qualification with minimal impact on professional and personal lifestyles. Subjects are generally delivered in either standard intensive or mixed mode. Standard Intensive delivery is generally scheduled over two sets of three-day sessions per subject. Mixed mode subjects will include a mixture of compulsory online activities and on-campus workshops. International students are required to be on campus every week. This mode of delivery will not impact the duration of the degree length.
Key features
- Learn from leading industry professionals with a wealth of knowledge
- Graduate sooner with Bond’s accelerated degree option
- Small class sizes and a personalised approach to learning
About the program
The Master of Criminology (Professional) program provides you with 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. Show more
The Master of Criminology (Professional) program provides you with 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. At the end of the program, you will undertake a professional portfolio involving your research and practical expertise in your chosen vocational area. Eligibility criteria applies to the professional placement option. The program duration is 4 semesters and 20 weeks (92 weeks). Show less
Mode | On Campus and Remote Due to current travel restrictions, this program will temporarily be delivered using a mixture of on-campus, remote and multi-modal classes to support and engage all students, from all parts of the world. |
Duration | 92 weeks |
Starting semesters |
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Program type | Masters Coursework |
Study area | Social Sciences, Psychology and Counselling |
Program code | HS-23079 |
CRICOS code | 063307D |
Credit for prior study | For more details on applying for credit, please contact the Student Business Centre: [email protected] |
View the Master of Criminology (Professional) Program Structure and Sequencing
Master of Criminology (Professional) comprises 165cp, as follows:
Foundation subjects (80cp)
- Research Methods and Data Visualisation (HUMR71-100)
- Research Project (HUMR71-705)
- Genocide - A sociological and criminological approach (CRIM71-105)
- Crime Analysis and Profiling (CRIM71-102
- Security and Strategy (INTR71-102)
- Transnational Crime (CRIM71-103)
- Politically Motivated Violence (INTR71-315)
- Forensic Criminology (CRIM71-320)
Professional (45cp)
- Professional Portfolio (45cp) (CRIM73-100)
Electives (40cp)
- Choice of four electives from the list of available postgraduate subjects from across the University
Available research topics for Dissertation/Portfolio
Please refer to Master of Criminology for a full list of available research topics.
Teaching methodology
Bond University’s teaching methodology involves a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, examinations, projects, presentations, assignments, computer labs and industry projects.
The below fees are based on the total estimated program fee. Professional program fees include four standard full time semesters plus a final semester professional subject, which is charged at a different rate to a standard semester of coursework.
Total program fee:
- Students commencing study in 2022: $58,310
- Students commencing study in 2023: $59,820
Find out your financing options and other costs to consider.
Tuition fees are subject to change on an annual basis and will be charged at the appropriate fee for the year of enrolment.
Academic entry requirements
Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent at an approved institution in either criminology, sociology, legal studies, psychology, humanities/arts or business studies.
Please contact the Office of Future Students for further information.
English language proficiency requirements
As tuition is delivered in English, all students will be required to provide documented evidence of the required level of proficiency in the English language. Read more detailed information on English Language Proficiency Requirements for university study.
Credit for prior study
Subject credits may be awarded for previous studies. To apply for credits, you will need to submit academic transcripts including detailed subject outlines/course descriptions for each relevant subject and/or certified copies of testamurs to the Office of Future Students. Please refer to how to apply for credit for more information
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How to apply
In order to apply for study at Bond University, you will need to complete the Online Application Form. To find out more about the application process please refer to How to Apply.
Future outcomes
The Master of Criminology (Professional) program enables those with an existing knowledge or early career in Criminology to develop research skills as they relate to various areas of criminological enquiry, and communicate the results of any research findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. It will equip graduates with the critical thinking skills and strategic development required to expand their criminology careers.