To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements for the degree in which you are enrolled:

A student may complete a major sequence of 36 units in Criminology by completing two Year 1 topics (9 units), two Year 2 topics (9 units) and two Year 3 topics (9 units) plus two additional topics (9 units) from the Year 2 or Year 3 topics listed in the program of study below.

A student may complete a minor sequence of 22.5 units in Criminology by completing two Year 1 topics (9 units), two Year 2 topics (9 units) plus an additional topic (4.5 units) from the Year 2  or Year 3 Topics listed in the program of study below.

Criminology is not offered as an extended major.

Course 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

As a result of completing this major, students will be able to demonstrate:

  • a comprehensive understanding of both classic and contemporary criminological theories
  • a nuanced understanding of the ways that criminal justice systems function to deliver justice both in Australia and abroad
  • the aptitude to apply criminological knowledge in educational and professional settings
  • the ability to communicate effectively in a range of justice-related contexts
  • 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
  • the ability to connect across boundaries having been exposed to International perspectives, case studies and examples in the curriculum. 

Program of study

The following is the program of study for a 36 unit major sequence in Criminology and should be read in conjunction with the course rule for the degree in which you are enrolled.

Major - Criminology

Core - Year 1 topics

CRIM1101  Crime and Criminology  (4.5 units)
CRIM1102  Criminal Justice System  (4.5 units)

Core - Year 2 topics

CRIM2301  Criminal Law in Context  (4.5 units)
SOCI2025  Sociological Research: Design, Methods and Ethics  (4.5 units)

Option - Year 2 topics

Select 4.5 units from:

CRIM2201  Punishment and Society  (4.5 units)
CRIM2202  Policing and Society (4.5 units)

Core - Year 3 topics

 CRIM3401  Criminology in Practice  (4.5 units)
 CRIM3402  Advanced Research Methods and Analysis  (4.5 units)

Option - Year 3 topics

Select 4.5 units from:

 CRIM3011  Current Issues in Criminal Justice  (4.5 units)
 CRIM3203  Corporate Crime  (4.5 units)
 CRIM3301  Crime, Law and Trauma  (4.5 units)
 CRIM3302  International Criminal Justice (4.5 units)
 CRIM3303  Psychology, Crime and the Law (4.5 units)
 CRIM3304  Criminal Networks  (4.5 units)
 CRIM3305  Borders, Migration, Security  (4.5 units)
 ITAL3215  The Italian Mafia: Origin and Representations  (4.5 units)
 LLAW3271  Miscarriages of Justice - Australia, Canada, Britain  (4.5 units)

Honours

Refer to Honours - Criminology