Master of Justice (Intelligence/Criminology)

Overview

• Study criminology or intelligence from anywhere in the world with e-learning.
• With great support from lecturers and tutors who have worked and researched in the area, you’ll find our career-boosting courses practical, innovative and flexible.
• This course will bring perspective to transnational and organised crime, official corruption, policing, governmentand social policy, Indigenous justice and crime prevention.
• QUT is the only university that teaches i2 Analyst's Notebook software – widely used by private and government intelligence teams. It's taught as an on-campus elective in an intensive block over five days.

Details

This course is designed for professionals working in policing, correctional services, crime prevention, national security, defence services, customs, policy development and insurance and banking investigation. Most of our current students work in defence or intelligence areas, with many of our past graduates securing promotions and expanding their career opportunities because of their studies.

You can learn the intricacies of i2 Analyst's Notebook software from teachers who have used the technology in real world situations.

As an external course, the Master of Justice is taught solely online, with some electives taught on campus in five day blocks. We ensure you're supported all the way with lectures and materials available online 24/7, so no matter where you are, you can continue your studies.

Our staff are leaders in their fields and are readily available to answer questions and clarify content so you can tap into all our expertise.

The core units for both majors include human rights and data analysis techniques.

The intelligence major will equip you with knowledge of areas including national security and intelligence practice. There's options to choose from electives such as transnational and organised crime, terrorism and political violence, crime prevention and cyber crime. See the 'units' tab for  more details.

The criminology major offers options to study crime and misconduct, international corruption, official corruption and ethics, economic crime, white collar crime, anti-money laundering, Indigenous studies and policing diversity. See the 'units' tab for more details.

You will have the freedom to choose an independent study project to tailor your learning to your career interests.

Units

Entry requirements

An appropriate undergraduate degree or equivalent with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 point scale). Applicants who meet the undergraduate requirement and who have relevant professional experience may be eligible for advanced standing.

OR

A graduate certificate in an appropriate field with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 point scale).

Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

FEE-HELP: loans to help you pay your course fees

You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a FEE-HELP loan.

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Scholarships and financial support

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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You may also be eligible for Centrelink payments