Master of Criminology
Core Zone + selected units
Master of Laws
Core Zone + selected units
Master of Criminology and Master of Laws
UAC CODE: 860502 (North Ryde), 860503 (Distance)
Overview
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Study options
- Part Time
- Full Time
- Off-campus
- In person, on campus
Duration Duration can vary due to your prior learning and work experience. Learn about admission points under Entry Requirements.
Duration can vary due to your prior learning and work experience. Learn about admission points under Entry Requirements.
- Full time: 2 years (or equivalent part time)
Fees The estimated annual fee displayed is based on completing a standard full-time study load. Fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
The estimated annual fee displayed is based on completing a standard full-time study load. Fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
- Domestic Fee-paying
- Estimated annual fee AUD $37,100
Location and start dates
North Ryde:
- Session 1 (22 February 2027)
- Session 2 (26 July 2027)
Off-campus:
- Session 1 (22 February 2027)
- Session 2 (26 July 2027)
Summary
Key features
- Collaborate on profound questions with industry experts
Explore the nature of crime, the targets of criminal justice intervention, the perpetuation of injustice and inequality, and more.
- Boost your employability with industry-integrated learning
Grow your networks, experience and career skills via an internship, or a study tour to the USA, Scotland or Ireland.
- Develop a valuable international network
Connect with global experts, UN officials and leading practitioners; and join topical legal discussions with high-profile academics.
- Access world-leading research centres
Benefit from the expertise and connections of our centres in environmental law, financial integrity, and business and human rights.
Career outcomes
With a rapidly evolving job market, it’s vital that you have the right skills to evolve with it. We’ll help you upskill or reskill so you can take the next career step in your current industry, or move to one that matches your changing interests. View professions and potential employers.
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Studying at Macquarie
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Benefits of studying at Macquarie
Course structure
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Double degrees
Study both degrees concurrently, completing the core zones/units of each degree and graduate with two separate degrees.
Find out more about how double degrees work
Where you can study
Off-campus
In person, on campus
Core zone (Master of Criminology)
80 credit points
Your degree’s core zone provides the focus of your preferred area of study and consists of all the units you’ll need to complete to meet your degree’s requirements.
Essential units
70 credit points
Complete each unit below.
Essential units are units that you must complete to qualify for your degree.
Elective Units
10 credit points
Complete 10 credit points from the following options.
Elective units allow you to customise your degree by choosing units within or outside your area of study.
Core Zone (Master of Laws)
80 credit points
Your degree’s core zone provides the focus of your preferred area of study and consists of all the units you’ll need to complete to meet your degree’s requirements.
Essential units
80 credit points
Complete each unit below.
Essential units are units that you must complete to qualify for your degree.
Guide to University terminology
Use our handy guide to better understand common study terms.
Career outcomes
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Take the next step in your career
Professions
- Auditor
- Border security manager
- Corporate social responsibility adviser
- Corrective services officer
- Counterterrorism expert
- Crime prevention strategist
- Criminal intelligence analyst
- Criminal justice and corrections consultant
- Cyber threat intelligence analyst
- ESG officer
- Human rights advocate
- In-house counsel
- Lobbyist
- Police officer
- Private investigator
- Restorative justice coordinator
- Risk management specialist
- Supply chain analyst
- Sustainable investment strategist
- Trade law specialist
Employers
- Banks and financial institutions
- Border protection and customs services
- Corrective services
- Courts and tribunals
- Criminal intelligence agencies
- Diplomatic and consular agencies
- Forensic mental health services
- Fraud and financial crime units
- Government agencies and departments
- Law firms
- Legal service providers
- Mining companies
- Multilateral development organisations
- Multinational corporations
- NGOs
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Regulatory authorities
- Security firms
- Technology and telecommunications companies
- Think tanks and policy research institutes
Career information
Job and Skills Australia – an Australian Government initiative – provides accessible labour-market data, research and tools to help you understand Australia’s current and projected workforce-skills needs.
Multiply your employability
Employability boost
Significantly increase your career flexibility and employability prospects with a double degree.
In-demand graduates
Study at Australia’s #1 uni for graduate employment rate: QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2020.
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Study a degree co-designed with industry, and graduate with the knowledge and skills employers want.
Entry requirements
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See if you meet the academic requirements
Check if you qualify for recognition of prior learning
Do you meet some, but not all of the requirements?
Depending on your prior qualifications, work experience or other recognised prior learning, you may qualify for entry to this degree at the admission point below.
Each admission point requires the completion of some or all of the degree’s zones, which will affect the overall duration of the degree.
Entry requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Complete this degree in: | Course 1 requirements | Course 2 requirements |
Full time: 2 years | Master of Criminology AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent or Meet two of the following three criteria:
| Master of Laws
or
|
Note: successful admission into the double degree means that you must satisfy the requirements for both of the single degrees. Admissions requirements are true at the time of publishing.
Master of Criminology
Related fields of study
Political Science and Policy Studies, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Studies in Human Society, Social Work, Welfare Studies, Behavioural Science, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Language and Literature, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Economics, Criminology, Society and Culture, Communication and Media Studies, International Business Anthropology, International Relations, History, Security Studies, Business, Social Science, Humanities, Information and Computer Sciences.
Relevant experience
Police Force, Customs/Border Force and Law (Seniority: Police - Senior Sergeant (or equivalent) or above, Public Service APS 5 (or equivalent) or above.) Defence Force, Public Service, Law, Policy Advising, Defence and Security Related Industry and Business, Media, International Policy Think Tanks, Information Technology Industry, Accounting, Banks and Financial Institutions, Telecommunications, Network Management, Security Management , Political Science and Policy Studies, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Studies in Human Society, Social Work, Welfare Studies, Behavioural Science, Linguistics, Literature, Language and Literature, Economics, Criminology, Society and Culture, Communication and Media Studies, International Business, Anthropology, International Relations, History, Business, Social Science, Humanities
Master of Laws
Related fields of study
Law, Business, Politics, Environmental Science, Public Policy, Commerce, Economics, International Relations
Relevant experience
Experience in a legal, business, political, environmental science, or public policy role.
*'Bachelor’s qualification' relates to an AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent.
Guide to University terminology
Use our handy guide to better understand common study terms.
Recognition of prior learning
With recognition of prior learning (RPL), you could get credit for your prior study and experience, reducing the duration of your studies. Credit is awarded for formal and informal or non-formal learning. You’ll need to apply for RPL once you receive your offer to study at Macquarie.
Find out moreYour prior learning may consist of:
- Formal learning
- Informal and non-formal learning
English language requirements
When applying to study at Macquarie University, you’re required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.
You may satisfy the English language requirements by:
- passing an approved English language test at the required level
- holding a qualification from an approved country with English as the language of instruction
Learn more about English language requirements for applications direct to Macquarie University
The required standard of English for this degree is:
| IELTS band | Minimum score required |
|---|---|
| Overall | 6.5 |
| Reading | 6 |
| Writing | 6 |
| Listening | 6 |
| Speaking | 6 |
Additional information and requirements
Master of Criminology
Assumed knowledge
None.
Recommended studies
None.
Master of Laws
Assumed knowledge
None.
Recommended studies
None.
Inherent requirements
To be eligible to graduate from your course, you must satisfy the inherent requirements – essential activities, capacities and academic requisites – of that course.
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Fees
The estimated annual fee displayed is based on a standard full-time study load. Fees may increase each year. For courses longer than one year in duration, you'll pay the fee that is current for the year that you enrol.
Find out moreEstimated cost
The cost of your studies may vary based on:- units chosen
- government support received
- approved credit for prior learning or work experience.
Domestic fee paying
AUD $37,100
Estimated annual fee
AUD $463.75
Fee per credit point
Government assistance
FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that assists eligible students enrolled in Domestic fee-paying courses. It's used to defer full or part of your tuition fee and can't be used for additional study costs, such as accommodation or textbooks.
Student amenities fee
You’re required to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) to Macquarie University in compliance with the Higher Education Legislation Amendment (Student Services and Amenities) Act 2011 (Cth). The fee contributes to services, support and facilities of a non-academic nature.
Learn about SSAFScholarships
Macquarie University offers a variety of scholarships that recognise a range of factors, including academic or athletic achievement, leadership experience and volunteer work, or financial need and hardship. Additional scholarships may be available for selected areas of study.
How to apply
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Course details
Course title:
Master of Criminology and Master of Laws
UAC code:
860502 (North Ryde), 860503 (Distance)
Starting year:
2027
Application instructions
Australian or New Zealand citizens, permanent residents of Australia, or holders of Australian permanent resident humanitarian visas who are applying to study this course must apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) website.
To be considered for this course, you must search (based on the UAC Code provided above in the red box) and include it as one of your preferences.
What you need to apply
To complete your application, you may require the following documents:
- Proof of Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency
- Evidence of previous academic qualifications and transcripts (including translations if your qualifications are not in English)
- Evidence of English language proficiency (if required)
Steps to apply
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Explore your entry options and check the requirements
Gather your documentation
Submit your application
Help with your application
For help with your application, or if you have any questions, contact our team.
Future Students
T: +61 (2) 9850 6767
E: futurestudents@mq.edu.au
Important dates
| Session/Year | Location | Applications open | Applications close | Session commences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | North Ryde | 2 September 2026 | 8 February 2027 | 22 February 2027 |
| Session 2 | North Ryde | 2 September 2026 | 12 July 2027 | 26 July 2027 |
| Session 1 | Off-campus | 2 September 2026 | 8 February 2027 | 22 February 2027 |
| Session 2 | Off-campus | 2 September 2026 | 12 July 2027 | 26 July 2027 |
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