Overview

The Criminology and Intelligence program offered by Macquarie University will equip you with both the knowledge and applied skills required to succeed in this critical field. You’ll study the evolution of the intelligence enterprise in Australia and internationally, while engaging directly with real-world concerns through simulations, supervised projects and internships. With specialist units in open-source intelligence, leadership and cyber intelligence, and electives in security, counterterrorism and criminology, you’ll have the flexibility to tailor your degree while building the advanced capabilities employers are seeking.

Key Features

Choose your pathway to expertise
Complete a capstone unit, research project, internship or crisis simulation to extend your applied and theoretical knowledge.
Leverage our professional ties and unparalleled location
Gain unique access to a thriving high-tech precinct that offers exclusive collaborative and employment opportunities.
Choose your pathway to expertise
Complete a capstone unit, research project, internship or crisis simulation to extend your applied and theoretical knowledge.
Leverage our professional ties and unparalleled location
Gain unique access to a thriving high-tech precinct that offers exclusive collaborative and employment opportunities.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Global Crime and Justice
Criminology in Practice
Technology, Surveillance and Policing
Incarceration, Justice and Punishment
Crime, Inequality and Justice
Advanced Criminology Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-06 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-11 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-02 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-09 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

160 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Business Intelligence Criminology View 45 other Masters in Business Intelligence 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.

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General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 099514M

AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent
Minimum two years relevant approved work experience at a senior management level, professional certification or other recognised prior learning
AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

45000 AUD / year

≈ 45000 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

34500 AUD / year

≈ 34500 AUD / year

Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

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Funding

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