Master of Applied Criminology

关于课程

The Master of Applied Criminology is designed for current or aspiring criminal justice professionals seeking advanced, practice-relevant criminology training. Taught by expert researchers with strong government and industry links, the program focuses on analysing crime and responses to it across Australia, the Asia-Pacific and internationally. It supports both professional practice and policy-focused pathways, with recommended commencement in Semester 1 for a strong theory foundation.

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Students develop advanced criminological knowledge and applied analytical skills, using established and emerging theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence. The program builds capability in critical, systematic analysis and strengthens research literacy through advanced methods training. Coursework supports informed decision-making for policy and practice, helping students interpret data, evaluate interventions and understand complex social and institutional drivers of crime and regulation.

职业成果

Graduates are prepared for professional roles across the criminal justice system and related policy environments. Career pathways include policing, corrections, justice and security agencies, regulatory and compliance work, and government or NGO policy roles. The program also supports research-oriented careers, including roles involving program evaluation, data-informed policy development and applied criminology research in public sector, consultancy or academic settings.

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet ANU English language requirements and competitive entry applies. A cognate Bachelor degree (or equivalent) with minimum GPA 5/7; or cognate Bachelor GPA 4/7 plus a Graduate Certificate GPA 4/7; or cognate Bachelor/Graduate Certificate with GPA 4/7 plus 3 years relevant ANZSCO Skill Level 1 work experience; or a cognate Graduate Diploma with GPA 4/7; or 10 years relevant Skill Level 1 work experience.

堪培拉的生活成本**

餐厅 （膳食，便宜的餐厅） A$ 17 - 23	每月租金 （市中心一间卧室） A$ 1,584 - 2,095	每月租金 （中心外有一间卧室） A$ 1,253 - 1,657
运输 （日常的） A$ 4 - 10	每月公用事业费用 （电力、移动和互联网） A$ 264 - 348

平均工资***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**来源：numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)