Master of Criminology (Research)

The University of Sydney

The Master of Criminology (Research) enables you to further explore aspects involving criminal law, forensic psychiatry, drug policy and the law, gender and race relations, youth and crime, policing in society, and other social and cultural aspects of criminal justice. The Master of Criminology is available full-time up to two years or part-time over four years and is awarded on the basis of a supervised thesis of 50,000 words. The thesis must make a substantial contribution to the knowledge of the subject concerned. Students are also required to undertake the compulsory research-support coursework unit, LAWS6077 Legal Research 1.The Master of Criminology by research degree at the University of Sydney Law School provides strong foundations for a career in criminal justice. The Master of Criminology degree prepares students to enter research, policy, and practice-related vocations in government, non-government and private companies. Common career pathways into and following completion of the degree including youth justice, adult corrections, criminal justice policy and research, and victim support agencies.

The University of Sydney Law School

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