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This course is recommended for students with an interest in criminology, social justice and the justice system. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the nature of criminology and justice and the principal disciplines of law, political science, psychology and sociology, which inform criminological and justice-related issues. The course adopts a contemporary, international approach to criminology and justice education and seeks to develop well-educated practitioners. Students examine the nature of crime and social control, as well as a broad range of areas in the domain of justice, including policing, courts, law, corrections and alternative dispute resolution.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:
One or more of the majors in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the major for more information.
Students are required to complete 11 Core units. This will be supported by a supplementary program comprising: an 8-unit major plus 5 elective units or: an 8-unit major, a 4 unit minor and 1 Elective unit. Alternatively, students may complete any 12 unit major in the School of Arts and Humanities from discipline areas such as Social Science, Youth Work, Psychology, Arts, Addiction Studies, Management or Security studies or any other combination of majors, minors, or elective units from the School of Arts and Humanities or other schools where available. Note: Students are required to complete no less than 6 units at Level 3000.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CRI1100 | Essential Skills for University Study in Criminology and Law | 15 |
| CRI1107 | The Criminal Justice Process | 15 |
| CRI1103 | Criminology | 15 |
| Unit from Major | x1 | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CRI1104 | The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour | 15 |
| CRI1208 | Research Methods I | 15 |
| Unit from Major | x1 | 15 |
| Elective Unit | x1 | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CRI2115 | Psychology and Criminal Justice | 15 |
| CRI2110 | Research Methods II | 15 |
| Unit from Major | x1 | 15 |
| Elective Unit | x1 | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CRI2103 | Correctional Studies - Theory and Practice | 15 |
| CRI2201 | Critical Aspects of Policing | 15 |
| Unit from Major | x1 | 15 |
| Elective Unit | x1 | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CRI3120 | Aboriginal Australians in the Criminal Justice System | 15 |
| Unit from Major | x2 | 30 |
| Elective Unit | x1 | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CRI3205 | Professional Ethics, Accountability and Integrity | 15 |
| Unit from Major | x1 | 15 |
| Unit from Major | x1 | 15 |
| Elective Unit | x1 | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Note: Acceptance into LAW4130 is by application only | ||
| PSY1101 | Introduction to Psychology | 15 |
| LAW1100 | Legal Framework I | 15 |
| YWK1220 | Youth Issues | 15 |
| CSV1101 | Introduction to Community Work | 15 |
| SCY1117 | Intelligence Foundations | 15 |
| ADS1151 | Addiction Studies: Fundamental Concepts | 15 |
| ADS2253 | Addiction Studies: Processes of Change | 15 |
| SCY2112 | Counterterrorism | 15 |
| SCH2143 | Forensic Skills | 15 |
| ADS3458 | Addiction Studies: Preventive Practice | 15 |
| LAW4130 | Innocence Project | 15 |
| CRI3110 | Workplace Practicum | 15 |
| CRI3111 | Workplace Practicum | 15 |
Or any other unit with the approval of the Course Coordinator.
Note: CRI3110 and CRI3111 must be completed concurrently in the final semester of study and may only be taken following application to and approval by the Unit Coordinator. Students undertaking majors in Family and Child Support or Youth Work are not required to complete CRI1100.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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