To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements for the degree in which you are enrolled:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts - Enhanced Program for High Achievers
- Bachelor of Applied Geographical Information Systems
- Bachelor of Arts and Science
- Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood), Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts, Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)
- Bachelor of Education (Primary R-7), Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts, Master of Teaching (Primary R-7)
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary), Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts, Master of Teaching (Secondary)
A student may complete a major sequence of 36 units in Criminology by completing two Year 1 topics (9 units), two Year 2 topics (9 units) and two Year 3 topics (9 units) plus two additional topics (9 units) from the Year 2 or Year 3 topics listed in the program of study below.
A student may complete a minor sequence of 22.5 units in Criminology by completing two Year 1 topics (9 units), two Year 2 topics (9 units) plus an additional topic (4.5 units) from the Year 2 or Year 3 Topics listed in the program of study below.
Criminology is not offered as an extended major.
Course aims
This major aims to provide students with:
- a broad understanding of criminological theory and its application in Criminal Justice contexts
- the opportunity to develop the aptitude to apply criminological knowledge in educational and professional settings
- the opportunity to develop the ability to communicate effectively in a range of justice-related contexts
- the opportunity to develop the skill to work independently and collaboratively in an array of projects of criminological significance.
- an appreciation of the ways that ethical behaviour improves justice outcomes.
Learning outcomes
As a result of completing this major, students will be able to demonstrate:
- a comprehensive understanding of both classic and contemporary criminological theories
- a nuanced understanding of the ways that criminal justice systems function to deliver justice both in Australia and abroad
- the aptitude to apply criminological knowledge in educational and professional settings
- the ability to communicate effectively in a range of justice-related contexts
- the skill to work independently and collaboratively in an array of projects of criminological significance
- an appreciation of the ways that ethical behaviour improves justice outcomes
- the ability to connect across boundaries having been exposed to International perspectives, case studies and examples in the curriculum.
Program of study
The following is the program of study for a 36 unit major sequence in Criminology and should be read in conjunction with the course rule for the degree in which you are enrolled.
Major - Criminology
Core - Year 1 topics
CRIM1101 Crime and Criminology (4.5 units)
CRIM1102 Criminal Justice System (4.5 units)
Core - Year 2 topics
CRIM2301 Criminal Law in Context (4.5 units)
SOCI2025 Sociological Research: Design, Methods and Ethics (4.5 units)
Option - Year 2 topics
Select 4.5 units from:
CRIM2201 Punishment and Society (4.5 units)
CRIM2202 Policing and Society (4.5 units)
Core - Year 3 topics
CRIM3401 Criminology in Practice (4.5 units)
CRIM3402 Advanced Research Methods and Analysis (4.5 units)
Option - Year 3 topics
Select 4.5 units from:
CRIM3011 Current Issues in Criminal Justice (4.5 units)
CRIM3203 Corporate Crime (4.5 units)
CRIM3301 Crime, Law and Trauma (4.5 units)
CRIM3302 International Criminal Justice (4.5 units)
CRIM3303 Psychology, Crime and the Law (4.5 units)
CRIM3304 Criminal Networks (4.5 units)
CRIM3305 Borders, Migration, Security (4.5 units)
ITAL3215 The Italian Mafia: Origin and Representations (4.5 units)
LLAW3271 Miscarriages of Justice - Australia, Canada, Britain (4.5 units)
Honours
Refer to Honours - Criminology