Master of Criminology (Professional)

This program is only available to international students. Your preference is currently set to domestic.

What can you do with your degree?

The Master of Criminology (Professional) program builds on existing knowledge or enhances skills of those working in a related field. It will equip graduates with the critical thinking skills and strategic development required to expand their criminology careers.

Criminologist

Criminologists focus on gathering and interpreting research and data based on the nature and cause of a crime, to gain an in-depth understanding of why and how a crime has been committed.

Criminologists may work for government agencies such as the police force or law courts. Alternatively, they may also work for a private institution such as an insurance company or a bank.

Intelligence officer

These roles offer a rewarding career that provides vital assistance to front line officers and policing services across the state and to the community. The role involves the provision of timely intelligence and specialist problem analysis to staff and specialist investigations groups, with pay scale ranging from $65,000 to $72,000 in Australia and comparable internationally.

Corrections officer

By working as a correction officer, you will be contributing to the efficiency and safety of the operation of a correctional centre/facility, including prisoners and any external visitors. This can also include some escorting work such as court, hospital, or external escorts. As a correction officer, you will facilitate in the rehabilitation of inmates, building and maintaining positive relationships.

Program learning outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge, skills and abilities that will be achieved on completion of the program. These outcomes will help you determine whether this program aligns with your professional pathway, career and learning goals.

View Master of Criminology (Professional) learning outcomes
- Apply specialised research skills and analyses to complex areas of criminological inquiry.
- Demonstrate expert cognitive and technical skills to investigate, analyse, and synthesise criminological practice and knowledge.
- Communicate the results of specialised findings and present this to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrate autonomy, judgement, responsibility and adaptability as an expert learner and practitioner.
- Interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas in a specialised criminological context.

Take your skill set to the next level

Extend your learning beyond the completion of your degree. Consider progressing on your journey to sharpen your skills and expand your knowledge in other specialised areas through these learning opportunities.

Microcredentials

Broaden your knowledge

Whether you are looking to upskill, advance your career, change direction or dive deeper into a specific area, Bond University offers a range of executive training and professional development courses to help you get ahead through our microcredential courses.

Select from a suite of high-quality programs designed in collaboration with industry partners.
Learn from anywhere in the world, at your own pace.
Earn a digital certificate for each microcredential.
Potentially gain credit towards future study at Bond University.

Executive training

Supercharge your career

Master the skills and acquire the confidence to excel in executive leadership by enhancing your existing level of study and experience. Supercharge your knowledge and skill set and stand out in your career with Bond’s Executive Programs.

Alumni Mentor Program

Bondies helping Bondies

The Bond Alumni Mentor Program carefully matches students and graduates enabling Bondies to build mutually beneficial professional relationships to:

Explore future career opportunities.
Plan out the transition from study to employment.
Improve industry and business knowledge.
Contribute to your personal development.
Build your professional networks.
Gain greater understanding of how to develop and maintain a manageable work-life-study balance.

Program not available for domestic students

Your preference is currently set to domestic. If you’re an international student, return to the program.

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