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Master of Criminology (274AB)
Masters (Coursework)Year: 2020 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville)
About this course
- Overview
- Entry and participation requirements
- Attributes, outcomes and skills
- Course structure
- Majors, minors and specialisations
- Further study
Contact
Coordinator
Claire Spivakovsky
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
Claire Spivakovsky
Overview
Award title | Master of Criminology |
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Year & campus | 2020 — Parkville |
CRICOS code | 055074E |
Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
AQF level | 9 |
Credit points | 200 credit points |
Duration | 24 months full-time or 48 months part-time |
The Master of Criminology provides an advanced understanding of crime, harm and best-practice justice innovation.
How to respond to crime and injustice are core issues in any society, sitting at the heart of government, legal and social policy and practice. Focused on how to better recognise and address the complex causes of crime and criminalisation in society, the Master of Criminology gives graduates the knowledge and professional skills to engage with criminal justice governance and social and legal justice across a wide range of professional areas.
The Master of Criminology provides students and working professionals with the opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of the range of social, political, legal and economic issues associated with offending, victimisation, the prevention of crime and the pursuit of justice and to apply this knowledge in practice. Grounded in an interdisciplinary framework and drawing on contemporary research and theory, the Master of Criminology places crime and criminality in a broader context of social and historical inequality and considers the strengths, limitations, impact and effects of social, legal, government and policy responses to crime across time and throughout the world.
Taught by leading experts in Australia’s oldest continuing Criminology program, the Master of Criminology is underpinned by strong research, theory, methods and links to industry.
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Entry requirements
1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:
• an undergraduate degree in any discipline, with at least H2B (70%) weighted average, or equivalent.
2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
• prior academic performance; and
• relevance of previous studies.
3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.
4. The minimum English language requirements for this course are Band 6.5.
Applicants with the following may be awarded up to 50 points of credit:
• an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline, with at least an H2B (70%) weighted average, or equivalent; or
• an undergraduate degree in any discipline and a Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline, with at least an H2B (70%) weighted average, or equivalent.
Applicants with the following may be awarded up to 100 points of credit:
• an honours degree in a cognate discipline, with at least an H2B (70%) weighted average, or equivalent; or
• an undergraduate degree and an Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) - Criminology, with at least H2B (70%) weighted average, or equivalent; or
• an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline, with at least H2B (70%) weighted average, or equivalent, and at least two years of documented, relevant work experience.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005) and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF127). For the purposes of considering requests for reasonable adjustments, academic requirements for this course are articulated in the overview, attributes, outcomes and skills of this entry. Further details about how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete the Master of Criminology should:
- develop a comprehensive knowledge of theories of crime, deviance and social control;
- acquire advanced skills in research including ability to summarise and critically assess relevant theory and to collect and analyse relevant data;
- exhibit a capacity to plan and execute original research, and to present sophisticated arguments and ideas in systematic and coherent ways;
- emerge with a thorough understanding of relevant policy and political issues; and
- have the capacity to engage in further higher degree research.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have:
- developed a comprehensive knowledge of theories of crime, deviance and social control;
- acquired advanced skills in research including ability to summarise and critically assess relevant material; to develop persuasive and cogent argumentation; and to collect and analyse suitable data;
- exhibited a capacity to plan and execute research, ideas, and to present sophisticated arguments and ideas in systematic and coherent ways;
- emerged with a thorough understanding of relevant policy and social contexts; and
- developed the ability to consider issues from a range of perspectives and within local, national and international contexts.
Graduate attributes
Academic distinction
- An in-depth knowledge of both the disciplinary foundations and new perspectives within the field of criminology and appreciation of contemporary challenges for criminological research;
- The ability to develop creative and practical solutions to a range of issues and problems;
- Skills of evaluative thinking, argumentation and persuasion built on evidence, research, and analysis.
Active citizenship
- A knowledge and appreciation of issues concerning crime and victimisation at local, national and global level and their impact on communities;
- An ability to work with others, and a willingness to lead in challenging environments;
- A commitment to making a difference in solving some of the enduring problems of contemporary society.
Integrity and self-awareness
- Independent thinkers who can work in diverse groups and appreciate alternative perspectives;
- Ethical and committed individuals with a sense of personal and professional integrity;
- Passionate problem solvers who seek out new knowledge and creative thinking.
Course structure
Students are required to complete the program requirements/structure from the year that they commenced their program. All compulsory, core and capstone subjects must be completed to be eligible to graduate from the program.
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:
Capstone subject options must be completed in the final hundred points of the program. All students are required to complete one Capstone subject option (at least 25 points). This requirement cannot be waived or replaced in any circumstances.
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.
External Subject Rule
Student may undertake an external subject (not listed within the program structure) with the permission of the program and subject coordinator. All external subject requests must be for the elective subject requirement, not as a compulsory, core or capstone subject. The maximum external subjects allowed are as follows:
- 200 point program undertaken at University of Melbourne (2 years): maximum 25 points.
- 150 point program undertaken at University of Melbourne (1.5 years): maximum 12.5 points.
- 100* point program undertaken at University of Melbourne (1 year): 12.5 points
- 50*^ point program undertaken at University of Melbourne (0.5 years): 0 points.
* GC-ARTS, GD-ARTS, GCA-ARTS and GDA-ARTS students are not normally granted permission to undertake external subjects towards their degree.
^ Exception: Students admitted to 50 point programs may apply to take LING90002, Presenting Academic Discourse, as an external subject.
Please note that advanced standing contributes to a student’s remaining points undertaken at University of Melbourne, and may affect how many points the student can undertake outside the enrolled program.
For policies that govern this degree, see the Courses, Subjects, Awards and Programs Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Library. Students also should also refer to information in the Enrolment and Timetabling Policy.
Majors, minors & specialisations
Name | Credit Points |
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200pt Program | 200 |
150pt Program | 150 |
100pt Program | 100 |
Further study
Students who complete the minor thesis may be eligible to apply for the PhD.
Last updated: 26 April 2024