In Australia, criminology is a comprehensive discipline that integrates knowledge from sociology, psychology, law, and other fields. In the classroom, students not only study the causes of criminal behavior but also explore how social systems and cultural contexts influence crime. For example, why is the crime rate among Australia’s Indigenous population significantly higher than that of other groups? What underlying social issues does this reflect? These are the kinds of questions that criminology students grapple with, gaining a deeper understanding of the complexities of crime and justice.
Top Australian Universities for Criminology
1. The University of Melbourne
Master of Criminology
- Duration: 2 years
- Intake: February, July
- Tuition Fee (2025): AUD $44,992 per year
- Entry Requirements:
- A completed undergraduate degree in any discipline with a weighted average mark of at least 70% (or equivalent).
- English language proficiency: IELTS 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent.
2. The University of Sydney
Master of Criminology
- Duration: 1 year
- Intake: February, August
- Tuition Fee (2025): AUD $51,500 per year
- Entry Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree from the University of Sydney with a minimum credit average, or equivalent; OR
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, along with two years of relevant professional experience.
- English language proficiency: IELTS 7.0 overall with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent.
3. Monash University
Bachelor of Criminology
- Duration: 3 years
- Intake: February, July
- Tuition Fee (2025): AUD $42,100 per year
- Entry Requirements:
- Completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or equivalent, with a minimum average score of 60% in a recognized university-level program (48 credit points).
- English language proficiency: IELTS 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0.
4. The University of Queensland
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Duration: 3 years
- Intake: February, July
- Tuition Fee (2025): AUD $43,200 per year
- Entry Requirements:
- For Chinese international students: A Gaokao score of at least 70% of the maximum score in the relevant province.
- English language proficiency: IELTS 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0.
5. Griffith University
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Duration: 3 years
- Intake: February, July
- Tuition Fee (2025): AUD $36,500 per year
- Entry Requirements:
- For Chinese students: A Gaokao score of at least 63% of the maximum score, OR a high school diploma with an average score of 91% in the final year, OR completion of a recognized foundation program or one year of study at a recognized university.
- English language proficiency: IELTS 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0.
