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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.
Students are required to undertake WIL in their final semester of study. Students must select one of two WIL opportunities: a practicum placement or a capstone project. The practicum placement is by application and approval only and requires students to complete a minimum of 270 hours in a relevant criminal justice agency. The capstone project is run on-campus and requires students to work in small groups on an real life industry-based project.
Practicum Placement: As students will be placed in a criminal justice agency, they will be subjected to a police clearance and agency security clearance. In some cases, students may require Interpol clearance. Students will require a Working With Children clearance if placed with a youth justice agency. Students may be exposed to offending populations, however this risk is managed by students always being accompanied, or working under supervision. Students will normally work in secure locations within criminal justice agencies. A practicum placement host may have vaccination and other requirements, including vaccination against Covid-19 unless you have a medical exemption. Students should consider this requirement before enrolling, and speak with the Course coordinator if this raises any concerns. Students may not be able to complete a practicum placement if they are unable to meet the placement requirements. Where students do not meet the placement requirements, they have the option of completing the capstone project unit instead of a practicum placement. Capstone Project: There are no issues regarding clearance or risk management. This project runs in a similar manner to other units.
Practicum Placement: Students are required to attend the criminal justice host agency at least 3 days per week for the duration of the semester in which they are enrolled. Capstone Project: The capstone project unit is timetabled in the same way as other units. Students are able to complete the capstone project on-campus or online.
Practicum Placement: Students can only undertake a practicum in their final semester of study. Student will only be approved for a placement if they successfully complete the application process. A practicum placement host may have vaccination and other requirements, including vaccination against Covid-19 unless you have a medical exemption. Students should consider this requirement before enrolling, and speak with the Course coordinator if this raises any concerns. Students may not be able to complete a practicum placement if they are unable to meet the placement requirements. Where students do not meet the placement requirements, they have the option of completing the capstone project unit instead of a practicum placement. Capstone Project: Students must be in their final semester of study to undertake the capstone project unit.
Practicum Placement: Students must complete the relevant application form and address the selection criteria, provide a copy of their resume and contact details of referees, and submit a current course planner. Students are then invited to an interview with the practicum coordinator. The practicum coordinator completes a selection matrix and determines the student's suitability for a practicum placement at a criminal justice agency. Capstone Project: There is no application process for the capstone project.
Practicum Placement: Students are enrolled in the practicum placement unit by the Practicum Coordinator upon conclusion of the application and selection process Capstone Project: Students are able to self-enrol in the capstone project unit.
Due to WIL being undertaken in a student's final semester of study, if they fail their WIL unit they will be ineligible to graduate.
All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.
This is a Programmatic Learning course. This Course uses a mix of Learning Units and Assessment Units which all connect together.
Students will collect evidence of learning in a digital portfolio that charts their course journey, and can be used as a showcase to employers.
Students are required to complete:
- Learning Units: 360 credit points of comprising 180 credit points core units and 180 credit points of electives from any other combination of minor or other elective units from the School of Arts and Humanities and/or other Schools in the University. Students are encouraged, but not required, to complete the recommended electives to complement their studies in Criminology and Justice
- Assessment Units: 6x0-credit point core units
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CRI1807 | The Pursuit of Justice | 15 |
| CRI1803 | Criminology | 15 |
| Unit from Minor/Elective | x 2 | 30 |
| CRI1850 * | G81 Assessment 1A |
Students studying parttime should enrol in CRI1807 and an elective first, then CRI1803, an elective and CRI1850.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CRI1804 | The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour | 15 |
| CRI1855 | Research in Action | 15 |
| Unit from Minor/Elective | x 2 | 30 |
| CRI1860 * | G81 Assessment 1B |
Students studying parttime should enrol in CRI1804 and an elective first, then CRI1855, an elective and CRI1860.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CRI2803 | Corrections and Alternatives to Punishment | 15 |
| CRI2851 | Policing and Social Justice | 15 |
| Unit from Minor/Elective | x 2 | 30 |
| CRI2850 * | G81 Assessment 2A |
Students studying parttime should enrol in CRI2801 and an elective first, then CRI2851, an elective and CRI2850.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CRI2801 | Case Management and Professional Skills | 15 |
| CRI2852 | Investigating Miscarriages of Justice | 15 |
| Unit from Minor/Elective | x 2 | 30 |
| CRI2860 * | G81 Assessment 2B |
Students studying parttime should enrol in CRI2852 and an elective first, then CRI2852, an elective and CRI2860.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Select two of the following core option Learning units totalling 30cp: | ||
| CRI3830 ^ | Young People and Crime | 15 |
| CRI3840 ^ | Global Criminology | 15 |
| CRI3809 ^ | International Human Rights | 15 |
| Unit from Minor/Elective | x 2 | 30 |
| CRI3850 * | G81 Assessment 3A | |
Students studying parttime should enrol in one core option and an elective first, then a second core option, an elective and CRI3850.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following core option Assessment units totalling 30cp: | ||
| CRI3800 ^ * | Criminology and Justice Capstone Project | 30 |
| CRI3801 ^ * | Criminology and Justice Placement | 30 |
| Unit from Minor/Elective | x 2 | 30 |
Students studying parttime should enrol in two electives first, then the core option.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PSY1801 | Introduction to Psychology | 15 |
| YWK1820 | Youth Issues | 15 |
| CHS1801 | Introduction to Community Work | 15 |
| SCY1117 | Intelligence Foundations | 15 |
| MCS1800 | Understanding Culture and Power | 15 |
| CHS2809 | Working with Vulnerable and Marginalised Communities​ | 15 |
| SAH2800 | Decolonising Perspectives: Understanding Self and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People | 15 |
| SCY2112 | Counterterrorism | 15 |
| SCH2143 | Forensic Skills | 15 |
| MCS2805 | Youth, Subcultures and the Fringe | 15 |
| POL2805 | The Politics of Knowledge and Disinformation | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CRI3802 | Criminal Justice Review Project | 15 |
| CHS2809 | Working with Vulnerable and Marginalised Communities​ | 15 |
| SCH1133 | Human Genetics | 15 |
| SAH2800 | Decolonising Perspectives: Understanding Self and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People | 15 |
| POL2805 | The Politics of Knowledge and Disinformation | 15 |
| SCY2112 | Counterterrorism | 15 |
| SCH1143 | Systems Physiology | 15 |
| MCS2105 | Youth, Subcultures and the Fringe | 15 |
| CRI3802 | Criminal Justice Review Project | 15 |
| POL2810 | Dangerous Thoughts: Political Ideologies | 15 |
Note: Students must apply and be accepted into CRI3802 Criminal Justice Review Project.
^ Core Option
* Assessment Unit
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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