Fraud. Corruption. Terrorism. Domestic violence. Cybercrime. Vandalism. Car theft. Gun crime. Assault. Understanding who commits these types of crimes, their motivations for doing so, how society responds to such crime, and how the impact of crime can be alleviated are all the pursuit of criminologists.

This degree will develop your skills in advanced criminology theory, applied criminological research and criminal justice policy analysis. As a graduate, you’ll use your knowledge and draw from fields including sociology, psychology, psychiatry and social anthropology, to understand better, measure and evaluate crime.

Key Features

• You’ll study core units that focus on synthesising the latest developments in criminology theory with critical thinking skills in the context of domestic and international policing, as well as in the operation of Australian criminal courts and corrective services.
• You’ll learn how to apply disciplinary knowledge to explain the development of real-world crime problems.
• You’ll evaluate and critique aspects of criminal justice policy in the areas of domestic and international policing, Australian courts and corrective services.
• Electives allow you to broaden your knowledge in other areas of criminology, including terrorism studies, cyberterrorism and border security.
• You’ll benefit from our collaboration with major companies in the Macquarie Park Innovation District (MPID), including Optus through the Optus Macquarie University Cyber Security Hub – a $10 million joint investment that promotes a uniquely interdisciplinary approach to tackle real-world challenges in cybersecurity.
• Your learning will be enhanced by our location in Australia’s leading high-tech precinct, which is brimming with collaborative, internship and employment opportunities.

• Criminologist 
• Cybersecurity analyst
• Detective
• Forensic-related roles
• Intelligence analyst
• Policy officer
• Private investigator