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Advanced Criminological Theories

Postgraduate | GRF-CCJ744 | 2019

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Critically evaluate criminological theory and empirical research for crime policy and practice. Study crime and the urban environment, control and rational choice theories, inequality and opportunity, and social reactions to crime.

Study method
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Assessments
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
Duration
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Advanced Criminological Theories

About this subject

  • After successfully completing this subject you should be able to:

    1. Critically evaluate criminological theory and related empirical research
    2. Summarize central criminological constructs and methodological approaches for operationalizing and testing these constructs to evaluate criminological theory
    3. Evaluate the implications of criminological theory and research for crime policy and practice
    4. Acquire and improve core skills and competencies relevant to criminology, and in line with the Griffith graduate, including: Conduct the criminological research necessary to produce independent written work that highlights key knowledge and identifies relevant knowledge gaps; Summarise extensive literature; Critical evaluation of academic literature and research; Academic writing; Manage time and multiple projects.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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