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Course Information

Master of Criminology and Justice

Effective from 01-JAN-2025 : Code P78

If you’re a professional working in the justice system or already have a Criminology and Justice qualification, this course offers you advanced training in a range of specialisations, including Investigative Practice, Misconduct and Corruption Prevention and Cyber Criminology.. Crime and criminal behaviour are constantly changing, so you can expect your learning to focus on the development of innovative solutions to emerging challenges, and with a global perspective. As a graduate, you’ll have the skills required for senior roles in public or private organisations and the ability to transform professional practice in the sector.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Apply a critical understanding of complex and emerging knowledge in criminology and justice to issues in professional practice.
2. Apply critical and creative skills to research, evaluate and synthesise complex issues in criminology and justice.
3. Apply communication, collaboration, and reflective skills to create innovative solutions to issues in specialised areas of criminology and justice.
4. Use high level self-management skills to initiate, plan and implement a substantial project.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 6)

• Bachelor degree; or
• Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to meet the published entry requirements. Alternatively, applicants may apply with a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in a related field. Successful applicants with a Bachelor degree, or higher, withsignificant coursework in a related field or professional learning in contemporary policing practice or relevant professional practice may seek reduced course duration by applying for recognition of prior learning (up to 60 credit points).

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) Award.

Course Duration

• Part Time: 4 Years

Course Delivery

• Online: Part Time

Course Coordinator

Dr Suzanne ROCK

Course Structure

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