Master of Criminology
offered by Macquarie University

Master of Criminology
at
Macquarie University
Overview

Exploring Criminal Minds: Unraveling Behavior, Justice, and Society through the Lens of Criminology's Masterful Insight

Skills you will learn

Who should do this course?

Individuals interested in pursuing careers in law enforcement, criminal justice, academia, or research

What are the course deliverables?

Explain the development of real world crime problems through application of advanced and specialised disciplinary knowledge
Evaluate, integrate and critique aspects of criminal justice policy in the areas of domestic and international policing, Australian courts and corrective services
Apply disciplinary knowledge to develop, analyze, and evaluate intelligence-related policies
Apply ethical and socially informed judgements to the creation of criminological research and criminal justice policy

More about this course

In studying this course you will develop skills in advanced criminology theory, applied criminological research and criminal justice policy analysis
The core units, provided through the Department of Security Studies and Criminology, 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
Elective choice also allows you to focus on other areas including criminology, terrorism studies, cyber terrorism and border security

Essential subjects

PICX8012 Critical Thought & Research Design

PICX8042 Australia's Approach to Law enforcement

PICX8062 The Crimes of the Powerful

PICX8088 Advanced Criminology Theory

Elective subjects

PICX8952 Simulation in Criminology

PICX8962 Decision Making: Scenario Planning and Simulation in Criminology

PICX8020 Advanced Terrorism Studies

PICX8045 Intelligence: Theory and Practice

PICX8013 History of Intelligence

PICX8020 Advanced Terrorism Studies

PICX8040 Cyber Crime and Cyber Policing

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