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Course Information

Bachelor of Criminology and Justice

Effective from 01-JAN-2018 : Code G81

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.

Disclaimer

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.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Adapt knowledge and skills to work with young people and/or adults in custodial and non-custodial settings or in the review and production of research and policy relevant to the justice system. (6)
2. Apply cross cultural awareness and indigenous cultural competence to confidently work with indigenous people and other cultural groups within criminal justice settings, in an applied professional or academic research capacity. (12)
3. Apply technology and information literacy as well as numeric proficiency to locate, summarise and evaluate quantitative and qualitative research literature and its application to different contexts in criminology. (8)
4. Communicate criminological knowledge and ideas, using both written and oral forms and applying English language proficiency for academic, professional and non-professional audiences. (4)
5. Demonstrate broad, coherent and deep knowledge of the guiding legislation and procedural requirements to successfully case manage young people and adults in the justice system. (1)
6. Demonstrate in depth, broad and coherent knowledge of criminological theories and research, as required for competent practice in criminal and social justice professions. (1)
7. Demonstrate initiative and judgement in generating and planning evidence-based recommendations for criminological policy and practice. (5,11)
8. Demonstrate the interpersonal and communication skills required to work collaboratively with others to develop knowledge of criminological theory and the application of criminological principles in practice settings. (4,6)
9. Exercise critical thinking and judgement to recommend appropriate and sustainable solutions to dilemmas in criminology policies, procedures and practice applying ethical, legislative, international and global perspectives. (3,10,13)
10. Review, analyse and synthesise theoretical and applied criminological knowledge of criminology and social justice in both national and international jurisdictions. (2,13)
11. Take responsibility for own learning and development by reflecting on and evaluating practices, communication styles and performance feedback in individual and collaborative settings. (7,9)

Professional Recognition

Majors

One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.

Admission requirements

Academic standard for the following admission pathways:

• ATAR
• Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma
• Experienced Based Entry (where accepted)
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
• Aboriginal Student Intake Test
• University Preparation Course
• Indigenous University Orientation Course

Course Specific Admission Requirements

One or more of the majors in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the major for more information.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 3 Years
• Part Time: 6 Years

Course Delivery

• Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time
• Online: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

Dr Natalie Jane GATELY

Course Structure

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.

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.

Unit sets that can be studied as part of this course

One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.