麦考瑞大学 新课程 Bachelor of Criminology

Macquarie University's Department of Security Studies and Criminology is one of Australia’s leading academic centres of teaching and research in applied security studies and criminology.

New in 2025 - our Bachelor of Criminology is being introduced to meet the demand for the hundreds and hundreds of students who take first
year criminology units in other degrees here at the University. 

Criminology is a rich, interdisciplinary field that weaves together specialties across the social sciences, law, politics and psychology. It’s an exciting and dynamic profession that’s ever-changing due to the way modern societies – and the criminals within – constantly evolve. 

The degree will empower students to think innovatively and ethically when addressing the persistent challenges of crime, whether you choose to pursue further education, engage in research or enter the workforce.

As President of Macquarie’s Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA), Enzo Shen cherishes the chance to be a bridge between two different cultures – and smash a few stereotypes along the way.

"I come from a small coastal city in the Guangdong Province of China called Chaozhou. I first came to Australia ten years ago as a tourist and what struck me most was how peaceful Australian life was compared to China." 

"We do a lot of work in the CSSA to try to break down cultural barriers. We just held a Chinese Cultural Day on campus, and we’re planning workshops to help Chinese students better understand Australian culture and improve their English. And domestic students can also learn
Mandarin if they want to. Cultural understanding always comes from people spending time together. But sometimes they need a little nudge."

"The language barrier can make it hard for Chinese students to make friends with domestic students, even though they really want to."

"There’s a perception that we’re all rich kids from very wealthy families. But most Chinese students – and their families – work incredibly hard to support their overseas study."

"The degree I’m studying towards, early childhood education, is not a typical choice for a Chinese student – or a male student for that matter. But I’m lucky that my parents are open-minded. I
wanted to be a teacher because I want to support and grow future generations. Early childhood is such a critical period in a person’s life."

A new home for next-generation bioengineering officially opens at Macquarie University

This week’s official opening of the Australian Genome Foundry (AGF) marks an exciting milestone for Macquarie, and our mission to produce world-leading research with world-changing impact.

The AGF is a state-of-the-art synthetic biology facility that has the potential to revolutionise research and industry.  It empowers our researchers, partners and guests to design, build and test thousands of
strains of microbes and proteins every week.

MQBS hosts inaugural Industry Partnership Employability Summit 

The Macquarie Business School hosted its first Industry Partnership Employability Summit in May with a focus on innovative hiring practices and strategies that offer access to top interns, trainees and postgraduate students.

The summit also delivered an open and honest conversation about what organisations are looking for in university graduates and how Macquarie Business School can work with industry partners to create more opportunities to recognise and grow the talent of exceptional students. 

Macquarie welcomes NSW Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education 

The University was pleased to welcome the Hon. Steve Whan, NSW Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education, to campus last month. The Minister enjoyed a tour of campus facilities, including the Michael Kirby Building, 1CC and Central Courtyard accommodation, Macquarie University Hospital and the Australian Genome Foundry.

Macquarie’s work towards the goals of the Australian Universities Accord was central to discussions, with the Minister keen to learn more about the University’s health and medical training programs and our principal role in the Macquarie Park Innovation
District.