Program Overview
The Criminology major at Macquarie University combines knowledge from criminology, policing, sociology, law, and social policy to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of crime, deviance, and the legal system. Students will learn from experts in the field and gain practical experience through internships and case studies. The program prepares graduates for careers in law enforcement, social work, criminal justice, and other related fields. Macquarie University is ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate and #6 in Australia for Arts and humanities.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Criminology is the interdisciplinary study of crime, deviance, social control, and the legal system. Contemporary criminologists investigate a broad range of topics, including justice, conflict, deviance, security, policing, drugs, and violence. Key concerns include the nature of crime, how crime is defined, why crimes are committed, and how society responds to criminal behavior. The Criminology major combines knowledge from criminology, policing, sociology, law, and social policy to give you access to knowledge and information about contemporary criminological theory.
Teaching:
You’ll learn from experts in policing, social policy, social control, and criminal law.
Careers:
With a rapidly evolving job market, graduate employability remains our priority. We’re working closely with a range of industries and sectors to ensure you’re job-ready when you graduate.
Other:
- You can turn your passion for criminology into a profession.
- You can explore your interests and hone your skills and knowledge through internships, practical application, and expert teaching.
- You can boost your employability by reviewing real-world case studies.
- You can double your skills and employability prospects by undertaking a double major.
- Macquarie University is ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate (QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022).
- Macquarie University is ranked #6 in Australia for Arts and humanities (THE World Uni Rankings by Subject, 2022).
