Master of Criminology (Professional)

Program overview

Bond’s Master of Criminology (Professional) is not available for domestic students – please see Master of Criminology. 

Program code: HS-23079

CRICOS code: 063307D

Program overview

Only available to international students, Bond’s Master of Criminology (Professional) is specifically crafted for international students to provide comprehensive knowledge in criminology. It equips graduates with skills in crime analysis, research methods, and problem-solving.

Bond University’s Master of Criminology (Professional) prepares you for a rewarding career in a range of professional positions relating to crime, justice, and related issues.

You will learn first-hand from Australia’s leading criminologists like Wayne Petherick and Terry Goldsworthy who have published textbooks and cutting-edge research. They are regularly asked to consult to justice agencies and comment on high profile investigations.

The Master of Criminology (Professional) program provides an understanding of a broad range of issues involving theories, intervention and prevention programs, justice institutions, and especially international and global matters such as cybercrime, transnational crime, and genocide.

Program code: HS-23079

CRICOS code: 063307D

About this program

The Master of Criminology (Professional) program provides you with skill development and training as well as scholarly appreciation of crime, justice and forensic issues. The program provides an understanding of a broad range of issues involving criminology theories, contemporary information on crime prevention, the theory and practice of punishment, criminal offenders, the police, courts and correctional institutions, including current crime and deviance issues. You will be provided with both knowledge and research skills and techniques required for the analysis of criminological issues and an understanding of how to critically evaluate published research. At the end of the program, you will undertake a professional portfolio involving your  research and practical expertise in your chosen vocational area.  Eligibility criteria applies to the professional placement option.  The program duration is 4 semesters and 20 weeks (92 weeks).

What you'll be studying

  • Year 1

    The program duration is four semesters and 20 weeks – totalling 92 weeks.   In your first year of studies, you will build upon and strengthen your in depth understanding of crime analysis, and global crime issues. You will continue to expand your knowledge further with criminology coursework subjects, as well as having the opportunity to study general electives, selected from the list of available postgraduate subjects from across the University.

Program features

  • Taught by experts

    Our academics continue to actively work on cases, conduct research, and are frequently featured in the Australian media and publications like leading criminologist and former Detective Inspector, Terry Goldsworthy, as well as Wayne Petherick. They have published textbooks, regularly asked to consult with justice agencies, and comment on high profile investigations. This enables students to be immersed in the real world of criminology and learn from professionals active in the industry.

  • Stand out with experience

    You will be provided with knowledge and research skills required for the analysis of criminological issues and an understanding of how to critically evaluate published research. At the end of your degree, you will graduate with a professional portfolio detailing your research and practical expertise in your chosen vocational area.

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Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are the essential abilities, knowledge and skills required to successfully complete the program. Learn more about the inherent requirements and make an informed decision about your capacity to undertake the program.

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Hear from our Bondies

  • Criminology student

    Bond’s Masters of Criminology is not all about textbooks and theories, but rather the practical experience of what it’s like to work as a criminologist. As a part of my studies I was fortunate enough to take a private tour of a correctional centre. The tour served as a practical application of my studies and was an invaluable opportunity that reminded me of the wide-spectrum of avenues in which I can use my degree to help others achieve a better life.

    Stephanie Marr - Behaviour Management graduate
  • Criminology

    Bond’s criminal justice and criminology programs provide students with an understanding of the core discipline areas, while equipping students with practical and analytical skills for their rapidly changing world. Given the changes in crime and social harms, our degrees look at crime patterns and trends, public and media influence on policy in how states respond, and situates crime events involving offenders, victims, and communities within cultural and historical contexts. 

    Dr Terry Goldsworthy - Associate Professor
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Hear from our Bondies

  • Criminology

    Bond’s criminal justice and criminology programs provide students with an understanding of the core discipline areas, while equipping students with practical and analytical skills for their rapidly changing world. Given the changes in crime and social harms, our degrees look at crime patterns and trends, public and media influence on policy in how states respond, and situates crime events involving offenders, victims, and communities within cultural and historical contexts. 

    Dr Terry Goldsworthy - Associate Professor
  • Criminology student

    Bond’s Masters of Criminology is not all about textbooks and theories, but rather the practical experience of what it’s like to work as a criminologist. As a part of my studies I was fortunate enough to take a private tour of a correctional centre. The tour served as a practical application of my studies and was an invaluable opportunity that reminded me of the wide-spectrum of avenues in which I can use my degree to help others achieve a better life.

    Stephanie Marr - Behaviour Management graduate
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