Overview

To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements of the course in which you are enrolled.

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Program of study overview

Program of study
36 Units

Level 1 - Core9 Units
Level 2 - Core9 Units
Level 2 - Option4.5 Units
Level 3 - Core9 Units
Level 3 - Option4.5 Units

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

On completion students will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of both classic and contemporary criminological theories
2.
Demonstrate a nuanced understanding of the ways that criminal justice systems function to deliver justice both in Australia and abroad
3.
Demonstrate the aptitude to apply criminological knowledge in educational and professional settings
4.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in a range of justice-related contexts
5.
Demonstrate the skill to work independently and collaboratively in an array of projects of criminological significance
6.
Demonstrate an appreciation of the ways that ethical behaviour improves justice outcomes
7.
Demonstrate the ability to connect across boundaries having been exposed to International perspectives, case studies and examples in the curriculum

Available in courses

Bachelor of Arts - Enhanced Program for High Achievers
Bachelor of Arts and Science
Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice / Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)
Associate Degree in Arts - Exit Only
Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours) / Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice / Bachelor of Arts
Diploma in Arts
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours) / Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)
Bachelor of Applied Geographical Information Systems
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) / Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of International Relations and Political Science / Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)
Bachelor of Tourism and Events / Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Education Studies, Bachelor of Arts - Exit Only