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Master of Criminology (274AB) // Course structure
About this course
- Overview
- Entry and participation requirements
- Attributes, outcomes and skills
- Course structure
- Majors, minors and specialisations
- Further study
Contact
Coordinator
The Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Currently enrolled students:
- Contact Stop 1
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
Future students:
- Further information: http://graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au/
- Contact: 'make an enquiry' on http://graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au/degrees/2-master-of-criminology
Coordinator
Nesam McMillan
Course structure
200 Point Program
Duration: 2 years full-time/ up to 4 years part-time
First 50 points of the program:
- one core subject (12.5 points)
- foundation subjects (37.5 points)
and
Coursework Only Option:
- three compulsory subjects (37.5 points)
- graduate elective subjects (112.5 points)
or
Minor Thesis Option:
- three compulsory subjects (37.5 points)
- POLS40013 Social Science Research Seminar (12.5 points)
- minor thesis parts 1 and 2 (37.5 points)
- graduate elective subjects (62.5 points)
150 Point Program
Duration: 1.5 years full-time/ up to 3 years part-time
Coursework Only Option:
- three compulsory subjects (37.5 points)
- elective subjects (112.5 points)
or
Minor Thesis Option:
- three compulsory subjects (37.5 points)
- POLS40013 Social Science Research Seminar (12.5 points)
- minor thesis part 1 and 2 (37.5 points)
- elective subjects (62.5 points)
100 point program
Duration: 1 year full-time/ up to 3 years part-time
Coursework Only Option:
- two compulsory subjects (25 points)
- elective subjects (75 points)
or
Minor Thesis Option:
- two compulsory subjects (25 points)
- POLS40013 Social Science Research Seminar (12.5 points)
- minor thesis part 1 and 2 (37.5 points)
- elective subjects (25 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.
Last updated: 5 May 2024