150 Point Master of Criminology // Structure

150 Point Program

Duration: 1.5 years full-time/ up to 3 years part-time

Coursework Only Option:

• four compulsory subjects (50 points)
• elective subjects (100 points)

or

Minor Thesis Option:

• four compulsory subjects (50 points)
• POLS40013 Social Science Research Seminar (12.5 points)
• minor thesis part 1 and 2 (37.5 points)
• elective subjects (50 points)

Capstone Requirement:

All students are required to complete the Capstone Requirement for the program (at least 25 points). Students must complete one capstone option -

Capstone Stream 1: CRIM90030 Criminology and Sociology Internship Part 1 and CRIM90031 Criminology and Sociology Internship Part 2 (Total 25 points)

Purpose: An opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge and skills to solve problems that arise in professional contexts and develop an integrated understanding of theory and practice.

Capstone Stream 2: CRIM90028 Criminology Thesis Part 1 and CRIM90029 Criminology Thesis Part 2 (37.5 points total)

Purpose: An opportunity to integrate knowledge and research skills to address a specific criminology research question

Capstone Stream 3: CRIM90010 Crime Prevention: Critical Approaches (12.5 points) and CRIM90017 Violence, Trauma and Reconciliation (12.5 points)

Purpose: an opportunity to develop an understanding of issues arising from mass violence across a range of international examples and an opportunity to explore innovation in crime prevention policies and practice.

For policies that govern this degree, see Academic Services Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Framework. Students also should also refer to information in the Student Policy Directory.