Overview

The Master of Forensic Behavioural Science at Swinburne University of Technology is offered through the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science at Swinburne, in collaboration with the Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health (Forensicare).

Professionals who work in forensic mental health/behavioural science contexts, or with forensic populations (such as offenders) require specialised skills. In addition to acquiring in-depth knowledge and skills in various aspects of forensic behavioural science, the Master of Forensic Behavioural Science will allow students to undertake two or five research-related units depending on their preferred future career aspirations.

This course is available to local students and off-shore international students who are studying in a country other than Australia; this course is not available to on-shore international students on a student visa.

Aims and objectives

Upon successfully completing the Master of Forensic Behavioural Science, students will be able to:

Critique the theories and principles that are influential in the field of forensic behavioural science
Demonstrate capacity to translate knowledge of research into practical applications within forensic settings
Apply specialised knowledge of key research methodologies and evidence-based practice, including conducting evidence appraisal and evaluating research design
Demonstrate the capacity for independent thought, abstraction, critical evaluation and synthesis of existing knowledge and theories across the field of forensic behavioural science
Independently resolve complex issues and formulate judgements based on relevant evidence/ theories
Compose original solutions relevant to their practice, and both communicate and justify these ideas to specialist and non- specialist audiences
Apply specialist knowledge and skills to respond effectively to a broad range of complex and challenging forensic issues in an autonomous, responsible and ethical manner.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Core Skills in Forensic Practice

Criminal Law Process

Principles of Violence Risk Assessment and Management

Research Design

Statistical Practice

Research Project

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-26 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-12-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-04 00:00:00 , International

More details

International: It is strongly advised that they consider applying at least three months in advance of their intake’s start date.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

150 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Psychology Forensic Science View 34 other Masters in Psychology in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Provider Code 00111D

Entry into the Master of Forensic Behavioural Science (MA-FBS) requires initial enrolment in the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Forensic Behavioural Science (GC-FBS or GD-FBS). If students are able to meet specific criteria (completion of the three Core units, FBS80001, FBS80002, FBS80003, with an average result of distinction (70%) or higher) they may then transfer to the MA-FBS the following semester. Any units completed in the GC-FBS or GD-FBS will be counted towards the MA-FBS. Please indicate your intent to transfer to the MA-FBS in your Statement of Purpose included with your application.

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
Or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.

Tuition Fee

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International

37360 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37360 AUD per year during 36 months.
National

37360 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37360 AUD per year during 36 months.

Commonwealth Supported Yearly Fee* ($AUD)

$16,992

Funding

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