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Master of Criminology and Justice

Masters.
James Cook University

400

in world overall ranking*

50

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

Designed for professionals in the justice system or graduates with a criminology and justice background, this masters provides advanced training across key specialisations such as investigative practice, corruption and misconduct prevention, and cyber criminology. You’ll examine evolving crime trends and develop innovative, globally informed solutions to emerging challenges, preparing you for senior roles and practice improvement in criminology and justice. The programme develops advanced psychological assessment, intervention planning, and evidence-based practice for professional settings.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue or advance into senior criminology and justice roles across government and private sectors, applying advanced investigative and analytical skills to contemporary crime problems. Career directions may include intelligence and investigation, policing and law enforcement support, corrections and rehabilitation leadership, integrity and anti-corruption functions, compliance and risk roles, and cyber-crime related policy or advisory positions within criminology and justice.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,207 - 2,918
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,599 - 2,115
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$39,000 per year

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A$26,000 per year

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Information

tick icon Duration

2 years

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Online
City
Joondalup
South West
Sri Lanka

tick icon Course Code

P78

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

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tick iconINTERNATIONAL RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (IRTPS)

A$28,092

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A$33,092

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