Unit Set Information

Criminology Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2027 : Code MAAAAU

The major is recommended for students with an interest in criminology and justice. It will provide an understanding of the criminal justice system, offenders, policing and corrections in a contemporary environment. It also includes skills required for employment, including Indigenous cultural responsiveness.

Disclaimer

This unit set 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 unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

This Major can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Joondalup
Online

Unit Set Coordinator

Dr Piero MORARO

Related Careers

Security Analyst, Security Manager, Intelligence Analyst, Counter Terrorism Consultant, Security Consultant, Security and Risk Manager, Intelligence Officer, Strategic Risk Analyst, Security Profiler, Intelligence Profiler

Major Structure

Students are required to complete eight Learning units, comprising 30cp of core units and 90cp of core option units. CRI1803 and CRI1804 should be taken concurrently or be successfully completed before attempting Level 2 or 3 units.

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CRI1803Criminology15
CRI1804The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour15

Select six units (90cp) from the list of Core Option units below:

Level 1 & 2 Core Options
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CRI2803 ^Corrections and Alternatives to Punishment15
CRI2851 ^Policing and Social Justice15
CRI2801 ^Case Management and Professional Skills15
CRI2852 ^Investigating Miscarriages of Justice15
Level 2 & 3 Core Options
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CRI3830 ^Young People and Crime15
CRI3840 ^Global Criminology15
CRI3809 ^International Human Rights15

^ Core Option


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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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