Overview

The Criminology program at the University of Sydney classes are led by Australia’s experts in criminal law, criminal justice policy, juvenile and restorative justice, forensic psychology, crime and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues, international and comparative criminal justice and policing. This course recognises the importance of research, policy and applied learning.

We will equip you for work with public and private criminal justice and social welfare agencies with a focus on psychology and psychiatry, public policy, social research and legal practice.

Career Pathways

People who have studied criminology work across a broad range of areas, including:

Criminal justice agencies
Non-criminal justice state agencies
Government policy and politics
Border protection and intelligence agencies
Local government
Research institutions
Non-government organisations (NGOs)
Consumer groups and advocacy organisations
Private companies
Universities

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anti-Terrorism Law
Crime Research and Policy
Crime and Media
Criminal Justice: Prevention and Control
Criminal Law: History and Theory
Critical Victimology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-29 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-18 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia
Camperdown, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 008404D
a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit average from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification; or
a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification; and the applicant provides evidence of two years of relevant professional experience.
If English is not your first language, you may be able to prove English proficiency with an approved English skills test taken within 2 years of commencing the course.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

54100 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

17399 AUD / year

≈ 17399 AUD / year

Additional Details

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Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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