Master of Criminology
Master of Criminology
Studying the Master of Criminology will challenge you to think laterally about emerging discourses in power, harm and justice. You’ll develop a deeper understanding of how we can approach criminal behaviour, crime policy and prevention as a society. Want the skills to deliver justice in a way that makes a…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Studying the Master of Criminology will challenge you to think laterally about emerging discourses in power, harm and justice. You’ll develop a deeper understanding of how we can approach criminal behaviour, crime policy and prevention as a society.
Want the skills to deliver justice in a way that makes a difference to both perpetrators and victims?
Deakin’s postgraduate criminology courses are designed with input from a variety of industry partners and relevant stakeholders including police, policy and regulatory agencies, so you can be confident that the skills you develop studying Deakin’s Master of Criminology will be relevant to your future or existing career.
You’ll push the boundaries of the way we currently look at justice and creatively examine three key areas of ongoing and emerging criminological concern: the state, the digital and the environment. Get ready to engage and debate pressing issues of local, national and global concern.
To understand the balance of state and private control, you’ll dissect how corporations have become embedded in the development and delivery of security, prevention and other traditionally state-run criminal justice roles.
The cyber world and the rise of robotics, artificial intelligence and new technologies within online and virtual platforms have created immense opportunities for criminal enterprises and challenges for regulatory authorities. You’ll critically examine the ways in which digital technologies are shaping offender and victim relationships, while posing challenges for authorities in the fields of detection, prevention and prosecution.
You will explore the importance of security and sustainable development of the natural environment in the context of local, national and global governance and how damage and threats to the natural environment create complex challenges.
You can choose electives to create a degree built for your unique career goals. Some of your elective unit options include:
Environmental Offenders and Victims
Human Rights in World Politics
Governance and Fraud
Computer Networks and Security
The Carceral Society and Prison Futures
Career outcomes
As a graduate, your complex understanding of niche criminological situations will be in high demand by agencies focused on specific areas of the community. If you’re already in the workforce, you’ll be prepared for senior roles that require advanced knowledge, ensuring you’re capable of making well-rounded decisions that will positively impact lives.
If you’re passionate about committing to further study, organisations such as the Australian Institute of Criminology seek to promote justice and reduce crime by finding motivated individuals to undertake and communicate evidence-based research to inform policy and practice.
The graduate diploma and graduate certificate components of the Master of Criminology also give you a chance to exit the course early, with a glowing industry-recognised qualification.
As a graduate of the masters, you’ll have the in-demand knowledge and real-world experience in crime science and management that industry needs. You can confidently enter the role of a corrections officer, case manager/worker, specialist adviser or criminologist, and explore a variety of areas including:
anti-corruption agencies
correctional facilities and prisons
community services
criminology research
government agencies
intelligence and security services
sociology and youth work
state and federal police
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Deakin University is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU).  It is a global leader in many areas of study including accounting and finance, business, engineering, education, nursing, sport science, and sport management. It is known for its industry-based learning, with all degrees offering the opportunity for work placements. Deakin has four campuses across the state of Victoria, offering high-quality teaching and first-rate facilities.  Our students love studying here – that is why Deakin University has been ranked #1 for course and student satisfaction in Victoria for 13 years (Australian Graduate Survey 2010–2015, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016–2022 (GOS)).
