Postgraduate CUR-PSB560-2022
Understanding Victims and Offenders
Understand why some people are more likely to commit particular crimes than others, and why certain citizens are more likely to be victims of these crimes. Cover sexual crimes, violent crimes and family violence in particular.
$3,684 $3,934
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
- HECS-HELP
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 28 Nov 2022
QS RANKING 2022
11
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
17
Subject details
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- critically assess theories and psychological knowledge concerning victim and offender sub-types
- explain the dynamics of particular forms of serious offending
- describe the methodological challenges associated with research into victims and offenders.
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- Serial offenders
- Serial victims
- Sexual crimes
- Violent crimes
- Family violence
- Stalking
- Young offenders
- Risk assessment
- Recidivism
Equivalent subjects
You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:
- CUR-PSB560C-Understanding Victims and Offenders (No longer available)
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Some people are more likely to commit particular crimes than are other people. Some people are more likely to become victims of crime than are other people. This subject of study explores variables that relate to victims and offenders. Serial victims and serial offenders are examined. Sexual crimes, violent crimes and family violence will be spotlighted and evidence relevant to victims, offenders and the decisions that they make will be assessed. Students will explore the methodological challenges associated with researching victims and offenders, and consider how the research evidence can translate to good practice within criminal justice contexts.
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- Written assignment (50%)
- Examination (50%)
Current study term: 29 May 22 to 28 Aug 22
Textbooks are not required.
Next study term: 27 Nov 22 to 26 Feb 23
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