Overview

The Master of Investigations from Charles Sturt University is the only course of its kind offered at an Australian university, and it has been developed with extensive industry consultation across law enforcement and investigation practitioners.

Key facts

The course allows students to complete research-based studies relating to their jurisdictions. You'll be able to identify current issues in the sector and use research to develop best practice policy.

You'll learn how to critically assess current policies and evaluate new and emerging trends in investigative practice.

You'll be engaged in the analysis of practical multi-agency investigative methodology both in Australia and internationally. All staff involved in teaching the course have extensive professional experience as investigators.

Career opportunities

This course is designed to meet the educational and professional needs of investigators in the public and corporate sectors.

It aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of experienced investigators and to help prepare investigators for management roles.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital Forensics

Multi-Agency Investigations

Emerging Issues and Professional Practices in Trans-national Crime Investigations

Independent Knowledge Integration: Theory and Professional Practice

Research Methodology and Dissertation Proposal

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Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 36 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-03 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-23 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-27 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Bathurst, Australia

Disciplines

Criminology View 7 other Masters in Criminology in Australia

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Academic requirements

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

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General requirements

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Applicants must be employed in an investigations role (police or private sector), and have one of the following:

An undergraduate degree in a relevant field

Five years or more as a police officer, with associated in service training

Five years or more non police investigations experience, with associated professional training

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Tuition Fees

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25800 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

17376 AUD / year

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Funding

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