Bond University offers two coursework master's degrees in criminology: the Master of Criminology (one year, three semesters) and the Master of Criminology (Professional) (92 weeks). They share the same entry degree and English test scores. They differ in length, credit points and international tuition.
Entry requirement: a recognised Bachelor degree in four fields
Both programs ask for successful completion of a recognised Bachelor degree, or an equivalent qualification. The degree must be in one of these areas:
- Criminology
- Psychology
- Society and culture
- Business and management
For applicants from China and Taiwan, Bond lists a recognised four-year Bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree as the qualifying credential.
English language scores
Both programs use the same minimum scores:
- IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, with no sub-score below 6.0
- PTE Academic: overall 58, with no Communicative Score below 50
Bond also lists TOEFL iBT as an accepted test for both programs.
Duration and credit points
Master of Criminology (program code HS-23096, CRICOS 078659A)
- Duration: 1 year, made up of 3 semesters.
- Total: 120 credit points.
- Compulsory subjects: 110 credit points.
- Electives: 10 credit points.
Master of Criminology (Professional) (program code HS-23079, CRICOS 063307D)
- Duration: 92 weeks.
- Total: 165 credit points.
- Compulsory subjects: 125 credit points.
- Electives: 10 credit points.
Both programs are classed under Psychology, Criminology, and Social Sciences. Both are listed as Masters Degree (Coursework).
International tuition in 2026
Master of Criminology
- Per semester: AUD 20,617.
- Total program: AUD 61,850.
Master of Criminology (Professional)
- Total program: AUD 73,320.
Bond describes these figures as a reference only. Fees vary with the subjects you choose and the year you start, and the fee that applies is the one in force in your year of entry.
How the two programs are taught
Both programs put you in small, discussion-based groups. Bond names Dr Terry Goldsworthy among the leading Australian criminologists teaching on them. The one-year Master of Criminology is described as a way to finish the degree with minimal disruption to work and family commitments.
Before you apply
Intake dates, final fees and entry details are set by Bond for each year, so use the figures above as a planning guide and rely on what Bond publishes for your year of entry.