Bachelor of Security Studies and Master of Criminology

At no other point in history has our world experienced a set of security challenges to the extent to which it does today. In addition, fraud, corruption, terrorism, domestic violence, cybercrime, vandalism, car theft, gun crime and assault are also at an all-time high. Because of this, governments and businesses need security and criminology experts with the knowledge, skills and creativity to respond to such dynamic and complex challenges. This combined bachelor + master degree will prepare you to meet the needs of this rapidly changing sector by teaching you about security from a range of perspectives, including risk management, emergency response, national resilience, business continuity planning, law enforcement and the use of military force. You’ll also develop your skills in advanced criminology theory, applied criminological research and criminal justice policy analysis. As a graduate, you’ll use your knowledge and draw from fields, including sociology, psychology, psychiatry and social anthropology, to understand better, measure and evaluate crime.

Please refer to the Macquarie University website for admission criteria information.