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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Criminology

Undertake a phd in criminology at flinders.

Understanding the drivers of crime

Understanding the drivers of crime is fundamental to devising the best ways of responding to it. Undertake an advanced research project in criminology working with world renowned experts across a range of diverse areas of contemporary relevance. You will join researchers who are working to create new knowledge in policing, organised crime, transnational migration, cybercrime and terrorism, and develop new ways of understanding prisons, desistance from crime, criminal networks, dark tourism, border and military criminology.

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Doctor of Philosophy (Criminology)

Duration: 4 years

Delivery mode: In Person

Location: Bedford Park

CRICOS code:  106253J

Annual fees: 2024: $36,300

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Master of Arts (Criminology)

Duration: 2 years

CRICOS code:  106273E

Why undertake a PhD in Criminology at Flinders

• Work with internationally recognised experts in criminology
• Make a unique contribution to the field of criminology
• Collaborate with government and industry partners
• Develop transferable analytical, collaborative, communication and presentation skills
• Help address urgent social questions relating to global, national and local crime issues

Your career

A PhD in Criminology is an excellent foundation for an academic career as a criminologist. It can set you apart as a leading researcher and thinker in policy making and criminal justice settings. Your PhD can unlock careers in policing and security, victims service support, corrections, human rights or academia.     

Potential occupations include:·

• Criminologist
• Policy maker/analyst
• Intelligence officer
• Security adviser

Potential employers include:

• Correctional services
• Intelligence and security services
• Universities

Top up scholarships available

Top up scholarships are available for newly enrolled high-achieving domestic or international PhD students in the College of Business, Government and Law on the basis of academic merit and research potential.

The six scholarships available are valued at $5,000 per annum for the duration of a PhD degree (maximum 3 years, with a possible 6-month extension).  

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Potential research supervisors

Flinders Criminology academic staff are recognised as leaders in their fields both in Australia and around the world. Our academics draw on their extensive knowledge to undertake research that makes a difference in people's lives.

Assoc/Prof Marinella Marmo

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Clifford Sayer

Thesis title : Police Bail: The 'moments of truth' on entry into the Criminal Justice System Supervisors : Professor Adela McMurray ,  Associate Professor Caitlin Hughes , Associate Professor Rodrigo Praino

An observational study of police deciding and communicating about bail for those who have been detained in custody within the criminal justice system in South Australia.

Katy Lathouras

Thesis title : The disruption and dismantling of OMCGs in NSW: A case study of Strike Force Raptor's 'prevention-led' policing Supervisors :   Professor Mark Halsey

This project incorporates an in-depth case study of Strike Force Raptor's policing approach to the disruption and dismantling of Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs (OMCG) in New South Wales. It will analyse the perspectives of police detectives involved in the implementation of policing-led desistance; as well as the perspectives of former OMCG members on the receiving end of this approach.

Winnie Agnew-Pauley

Thesis title : A comparative analysis of police use of stop and search in Australia and the United Kingdom Supervisors :  Associate Professor Caitlin Hughes , Professor Andrew Goldsmith , Professor Alex Stevens (Kent University, UK)

The aim of this research is to compare key similarities and differences in the use of stop and search by police between Australia and the UK and to use procedural justice theory to explore the positive and negative impacts of stop and search for police-community relationships.

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Criminology at the ANU is multidisciplinary. We have a world-class reputation for high-quality research in crime and justice. Undergraduate students can study Criminology as part of our flagship Bachelor of Criminology program, or as a Major or Minor within the Bachelor of Arts . We also offer an Honours degree in Criminology and we supervise PhD students on criminological topics.

We bring together experts from across the university in sociology, psychology, law, political science, demography, social policy, computer science, economics and other areas.

Our aim is to engage nationally and internationally on the frontiers of crime and justice by focusing on key issues that shape modern crime and justice policy. We push boundaries in how we conceptualise, understand, and evaluate crime to improve outcomes for ordinary citizens.

We offer opportunities for faculty to collaborate with our international partners at UCL Department of Security and Crime Science (University College London), Nanjing University (China), Indiana University (Bloomington, USA) and NTU (Singapore).

Download the ANU Bachelor of Criminology Flyer (588 KB)  and the 2020 Criminology Handbook . 

The Criminology Program Leader and Criminology Honours Convenor is Professor Meredith Rossner and the Bachelor of Criminology Convenor is Dr Adam Masters 

Current Research

We are a multidisciplinary and multi-method group of empirical scholars who conduct research on various aspects of crime and criminal justice. Recent areas of research include:

• Corruption (Adam Masters)
• Courts and sentencing (Lorana Bartels, Meredith Rossner, Helen Taylor)
• Criminal justice policy and policy-making (Gabriel Wong, Lorana Bartels)
• Drugs and crime (Gabriel Wong)
• Economic analysis of crime (Gabriel Wong)
• Indigenous policy (Katie Curchin)
• Indigenous people’s experience of the justice system (Lorana Bartels, Helen Taylor)
• Organised crime (Adam Masters)
• Prisons and parole (Lorana Bartels)
• Restorative justice (Meredith Rossner)
• Technology and the justice system (Meredith Rossner)
• Terrorist threats and terrorism (Emily Corner, Helen Taylor)
• Therapeutic jurisprudence (Lorana Bartels)
• Welfare and Social Policy (Katie Curchin)
• Women’s experience of the justice system (Lorana Bartels)

Our affiliations

• ANU Cybercrime Observatory
• ANU Transnational Research Institute on Corruption (TRIC)
• ANU Centre for Restorative Justice 

Giverney Ainscough

Associate Lecturer/Outreach Officer and PHD Student

Criminology Program

146 Ellery Crescent, RSSS Building - Level 3. Acton, ACT 2601

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Professor Lorana Bartels

Professor of Criminology

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Dr Emily Corner

Senior Lecturer

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Hunter Culbong

Academic Associate/ PHD Student

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Dr Katie Curchin

Senior Lecturer in Social Policy

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Senior Lecturer / Bachelor of Criminology Convenor

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Mr Neil Smith

Visiting Fellow

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Dr Gabriel Wong

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Professor Shane Johnson

Professor and Director of the Dawes Centre for Future Crime at UCL

Research and publications:  https://www.ucl.ac.uk/jill-dando-institute/about-us/people/academic-staff/shane-johnson

Professor Richard Wortley

Director at the UCL Jill Dando Institute of Security and Crime Science / Professor at the University of Waikato

Research and publications:  https://www.ucl.ac.uk/jill-dando-institute/about-us/people/academic-staff/richard-wortley

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To prevent crime, we need to understand crime

The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Griffith University is the largest community of criminologists in Australia and is recognised as a leading department globally.

At Griffith, criminology is a multidisciplinary field of study, drawing on psychology, law, sociology, politics and human services. Our undergraduate degree is the only one in Queensland backed by 'well above world standard' research. That knowledge feeds into the most up-to-date study content, giving you the best skills for an employment edge.

Ranked #1 for Criminology and Law in Australia

Griffith University is ranked No. 1 in Australia for Criminology and Law in the 2023 Shanghai Global Rankings of Academic Subjects (tied position).

Student story: Ashleigh Walker

After completing a work-integrated learning placement while studying, recent Criminology and Criminal Justice graduate Ashleigh Walker secured a role with the Queensland Police Service Research and Evaluation Unit before she graduated.

Remarkable student opportunities

We offer exciting opportunities to broaden your studies. Discover our Criminology Student Society, networking events, internships and workplace tours or enrich and diversify your degree with a global exchange.

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Industry-engaged learning

Experience criminology beyond the classroom

The school’s strong industry connections give students unique learning opportunities to connect with industry from their first year to final year. Students develop industry-relevant skills and experience while working on real projects tackling problems and issues currently faced by local communities.

World-class criminology research

Criminology research at Griffith is continually rated "well above world standard" by the Australian Research Council, the peak research body in Australia. This is the highest possible rating and reflects the strength and depth of the many world-class criminology scholars within the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice.

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Griffith Criminology Institute

GCI is one of the largest, most vibrant, and high-performing criminology communities in the world. Home to over 80 academic members and 65 PhD scholars, our researchers focus on developing innovative solutions to global challenges to safety, justice and equity. Our work is academically rigorous, receiving the highest possible ranking in successive Australian Research Council  Excellence in Research for Australia rankings, and internationally collaborative, with a strong focus on translation into real-world policy and practice outcomes.

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Commissioner Katarina Carroll

Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll APM wanted to be a community police officer when she started her policing career, but instead she rose through the ranks becoming a trailblazer for women in the police and fire services. Commissioner Carroll is the first woman to lead the state’s police service in its 155-year history and in 2018 was named Griffith University’s Outstanding Alumnus Award winner.

Her distinguished policing career saw Commissioner Carroll lead Queensland’s security efforts at the 2014 Brisbane G20 summit and serve her community as the Commissioner for Queensland Fire and Emergency Services for 4 years.

Commissioner Peter Martin

Commissioner Peter Martin APM joined Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) in 2017 after serving for 38 years in the Queensland Police Service. Prior to his commencement as Commissioner, QCS, he was Deputy Commissioner, Regional Operations, at the QPS, with responsibility for the strategic direction, leadership, overview and review of the delivery of policing services across all five regions in Queensland.

He is the recipient of the Emergency Services Medal, National Police Service Medal, National Medal and the Queensland Police Service Medal. He was also awarded the Australian Police Medal on Australia Day 2008 for his contribution to policing and the community. In 2010, Peter was inducted into the Evidence-Based Policing Hall of Fame at the George Mason University, Virginia, US.

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The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice has a number of successful partnerships with government bodies, public and private organisations, as well as other universities across Australia and abroad. We are committed to strengthening and expanding our partnerships to improve social outcomes in the community.

Our partners include Queensland Police Service, Queensland Health, Queensland Parliamentary Service, Department of Justice and Attorney-General, Department of Transport and Main Roads, Suncorp, Energex, Brisbane City Council, Domestic Violence Prevention Centre, Brisbane and Southport Courts, Queensland Corrective Services, IBM Security and more.

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Criminology

Criminology is the critical examination of crime and justice policy and practice. Criminology at Melbourne seeks to understand how society constructs and responds to crime.

Criminology at Melbourne

We take a critical approach to understanding crime. We work in partnership to create new ways of addressing violence and injustice, and achieving just outcomes. We raise questions and challenge assumptions about laws and law enforcement. Why are some criminalised and others are not? Who defines ‘crime’ and what counts as violence? Which policies and practices hold promise for reducing violence and inequality, and for achieving justice?

In seeking answers to such questions at individual, corporate and state levels, we apply knowledge from a wide range of disciplines to challenge everyday assumptions and to collaborate on new approaches to understanding and addressing crime.

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As the oldest continuing Criminology program in Australia, we look at crime and justice locally and globally, from youth justice to state crime, homelessness to drug policy, policing to prisons, gender violence to terrorism, and corporations to Treaty and truth commissions. We have a strong commitment to partnering with communities and organisations to make research matter, and create social and structural change.

Associate Professor Diana Johns, Chair in Criminology

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Criminology at Melbourne draws on a multidisciplinary field, applying theories and translating research to understand local and international crime problems, to inform the development of effective crime and justice policy and practice.

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This project is developing a digital representation of dismantled immigration detention centre at Lombrom, Manus Island, Papua New Guinea.

Lockdown and the legal process

Researching the ways in which legal practitioners responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the impact of lockdown on courts, jury trails, and other aspects of the legal process.

Minutes of Evidence

A collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers, education experts, performance artists, community members, government and community organisations that sheds light on the little-known history of the 1881 Victorian Parliamentary Coranderrk Inquiry.

Nga Tūmanakotanga

Nga Tūmanakotanga (Turning the Tide on Prison Violence) is a project investigating the commissioning of institutional violence and how it might best be prevented.

Telling Stories with Ribbons

Ballarat, Loud Fence and the Aftermath of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse

The effects of female genital mutilation laws in Australia

The project seeks to produce insights into the effects of female genital mutilation (FGM) laws and the potential impacts of proposed legal initiatives.

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Partnerships, engagement and philanthropy

Comparative network on refugee externalisation policies (conrep).

CONREP is an international, interdisciplinary six-university network that researches the impact and effects of the externalisation of refugee policies in two regions.

Justice-involved Young People (JYP) Network

Connecting people working for better outcomes for justice-involved young people in Victoria.

Partnership with Oxford University Centre of Criminology

Criminology at the University of Melbourne has formed a partnership with the University of Oxford’s Centre of Criminology and is engaging in a range of collaborative teaching and research activities.

The John Barry Memorial Lecture

With the support of the Barry family, the Criminology discipline within the School of Social and Political Sciences presents the prestigious John Barry Memorial Lecture.

McNiff Bequest

The University of Melbourne has established the Francine V. McNiff Chair in Criminology as part of a significant donation of $4 million by former staff member and Magistrate, Ms Francine McNiff.

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Our subjects give you skills in critical thinking , conceptual analysis , and specialised and practical justice knowledge .

Undergraduate

• Bachelor of Arts Criminology Major
• Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours)
• Bachelor of Arts (Law and Justice Minor)

Graduate coursework

• Specialist Certificate in Criminology (Forensic Disability)
• Specialist Certificate in Criminology (Offender Management)
• Graduate Certificate in Arts
• Graduate Diploma in Arts
• Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced)
• Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced)
• Master of Criminology

Graduate research

• Master of Arts (Thesis Only)
• Master of Arts (Advanced Seminar and Shorter Thesis)
• Doctor of Philosophy – Arts

Meet our Criminology staff

Criminology at Melbourne is taught by a team of engaged and passionate teachers and researchers. We work across the intersections of law, society and culture, studying the local and global dimensions of crime, social harms and trauma, and the policy and practice implications of criminological research.

A/Prof Diana Johns

Prof Jennifer Balint

Dr Laura Bedford

Dr Stephen Burrell

Dr Bree Carlton

Prof Andrew Day

A/Prof Bianca Fileborn

A/Prof John Fitzgerald

Dr Sahar Ghumkhor

Dr Liam Gillespie

Dr Claire Loughnan

Dr Dave McDonald

A/Prof Crystal McKinnon

A/Prof Nesam McMillan

Dr Charlotte Mertens

A/Prof Amanda Porter

A/Prof Juliet Rogers

Dr Lachlan Ross

Prof Marie Segrave

Prof Stuart Ross

Dr Claire Spivakovsky

Dr Anton Symkovych

Dr Shih Joo Tan

Dr Terry Twomey

Prof Alison Young

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39 Best universities for Criminology and Criminal Justice in Australia

Updated: February 29, 2024

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Below is a list of best universities in Australia ranked based on their research performance in Criminology and Criminal Justice. A graph of 297K citations received by 25.5K academic papers made by 39 universities in Australia was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

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1. University of New South Wales

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2. Monash University

3. University of Melbourne

4. University of Sydney

5. Griffith University

6. Australian National University

7. University of Queensland

8. Deakin University

9. Queensland University of Technology

10. University of Wollongong

11. La Trobe University

12. University of Western Australia

13. Flinders University

14. University of South Australia

15. Western Sydney University

16. Macquarie University

17. University of Tasmania

18. Charles Sturt University

19. University of Adelaide

20. University of Technology Sydney

21. RMIT University

22. Curtin University

23. University of Newcastle

24. Swinburne University of Technology

25. University of Canberra

26. James Cook University

27. University of New England, Australia

28. Edith Cowan University

29. Bond University

30. Murdoch University

31. Australian Catholic University

32. Southern Cross University

33. Victoria University

34. Central Queensland University

35. Federation University Australia

36. University of Southern Queensland

37. University of the Sunshine Coast

38. Charles Darwin University

39. University of Notre Dame Australia

The best cities to study Criminology and Criminal Justice in Australia based on the number of universities and their ranks are Sydney , Clayton , Melbourne , and Brisbane .

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Criminal Justice & Criminology

Specialise your studies in the Master of Laws.

Crime and criminal justice are matters of pressing public concern and considerable controversy. Newly emerging problems offer challenges and require rethinking conventional understandings of criminology and criminal justice. Innovative technologies and justice practices may offer advantages and threats to due process and the integrity of the criminal justice system.  

The Criminal Justice and Criminology specialisation in the Master of Laws will provide you with advanced interdisciplinary knowledge and skills to research and analyse current debates, emerging problems, and new criminal law and criminal justice developments. The specialisation draws on the recognised expertise of UNSW in research and teaching of criminal justice and criminology, criminal law and procedure. You can also choose courses dealing with transnational developments, international criminal law and human rights, and the rapidly evolving sub-discipline of state crime. 

Courses are taught by leading Australian and international experts. The  UNSW Centre for Criminology, Law and Justice  offers added opportunities for you to participate in events, debates and developments in criminal justice.

Knowledge and experience you’ll gain from this specialisation

A deeper understanding of the criminal justice system. 

The capacity to critically examine criminal justice practices and institutions, including through a comparative perspective. 

The capacity to understand and apply relevant theories or doctrines to analysing problems or debates in criminal law, criminal procedure or criminal justice. 

Enhanced skills in legal and criminological research and in communicating complex ideas effectively.

Possible career outcomes

Legal, policy, research and administrative roles in public sector criminal justice and related agencies, NGOs and some private sector organisations.

Specialised legal practice in criminal law and procedure (if you also hold an LLB/JD). 

Specialist roles in research, investigative or regulatory agencies, e.g. BOCSAR, AIC, ICAC, ACIC, Ombudsman, LECC.

Client services roles with state or local government and NGOs, such as community corrections, youth work, post-release support.

Crime prevention, e.g. with local government.

Crime control, law enforcement, intelligence gathering and analysis, security (with police, corrections, intelligence agencies, private security). 

Some international opportunities with respect to transnational crime and control, international criminal law and associated agencies.

Who should study this specialisation?

Those with a focus on: 

research, policy and administration 

analysis of intelligence, investigation and regulation 

social work or client service roles related to criminal justice or security 

public sector agencies, NGOs or the private sector.

Related UNSW centres

Centre for Criminology, Law and Justice (CCLJ)

International opportunities

These overseas electives are available as part of your specialisation:

• Transitional Justice (South America)

Pacific Islands Laws (USP)

For more information on the structure and courses available in this specialisation, visit the  online handbook .

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Promoting evidence-informed crime and justice policy and practice

The Australian Institute of Criminology is Australia's national research and knowledge centre on crime and justice. We seek to promote justice and reduce crime by undertaking and communicating evidence-based research to inform policy and practice.

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The AIC, in partnership with HEUNI, will be hosting an occasional webinar on Responsible Recruitment: How to prevent the exploitation of migrant workers at recruitment and placement, on 23 April via Microsoft Teams from 4:00pm-5:30pm AEST.

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Today the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) has released a report that examines the experiences of dating app and website users who have received requests to facilitate child sexual exploitation and abuse on dating apps and websites.

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The annual Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards (ACVPA) recognise and reward programs that reduce crime and violence in Australia.

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Criminology draws knowledge and perspectives from a range of disciplines such as law, sociology, psychology, psychiatry and history . It continually questions how and why different societies define and respond to crime. And it asks why approaches to punishment have varied so much from era to era.

Increasingly, criminologists also study the ways cultures depict crime, in mass-media, news, through to film and art.

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Asa madison wins 2023-24 outstanding teaching assistant award.

The Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award recognizes teaching assistants who have demonstrated outstanding abilities at the University of Iowa. The Office of the Provost has authorized the Council on Teaching to give up to 30 awards each year. Asa will be presented with a certificate at the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Awards Reception to be held on May 2, 2023 in the Iowa Memorial Union Ballroom. 

This is the second year in a row that a Sociology and Criminology graduate student has won the award, with Maddie Libao winning it in 2022-2023. 

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