Master of Criminology and Master of Strategy and Security

About the course

This double master’s degree combines criminology with strategy and security to prepare you to respond to contemporary justice and security challenges. You’ll explore crime, criminal justice interventions, inequality and emerging threats, while building practical capability through simulations, case studies and scenario-based learning. Industry-integrated experiences such as internships or international study tours help strengthen professional networks and applied skills in criminology and security practice at master’s level.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for advanced professional and specialist roles in Sociology & Social Work. Graduates work as organisational psychologists, counsellors, and human services specialists. Preparing graduates for organisational psychology, counselling support, human services, and specialist practitioner pathways.

Living Costs in Sydney**

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

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)