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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.
One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.
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:
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 3 elective units and either a capstone unit or 2 practicum units. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CRI1107 | The Criminal Justice Process | 15 |
| CRI1103 | Criminology | 15 |
| Unit from Major | x1 | 15 |
| Elective Unit | 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 | x3 | 45 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Students undertaking a 12 unit major should enrol in CRI3205, 2 major units and an elective unit in year 3 semester 2. Students undertaking an 8 unit major should enrol in CRI3205, 1 major unit and either CRI3300 or CRI3301 in year 3 semester 2 (CRI3301 is by application only). | ||
| CRI3205 | Professional Ethics, Accountability and Integrity | 15 |
| Unit from Major | x1 | 15 |
| CRI3300 ^ | Criminology and Justice Capstone Project | 30 |
| CRI3301 ^ | Criminology and Justice Practicum Placement | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Note: Acceptance into CRI3302 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 |
| CRI3302 | Criminal Justice Review Project | 15 |
Or any other unit with the approval of the Course Coordinator.
Note: CRI3301 may only be taken following application to and approval by the Practicum Coordinator.
^ Core Option
One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.
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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