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Applied Criminal Justice

Undergraduate | GRF-CCJ330 | 2022

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Take a practical approach to law as you apply a prototype solution to regulating crime – much like you would in a criminal justice agency. In this final-year subject, you’ll apply criminological theories as you face real-world problems.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
No ATAR needed,
No prior study
Duration
13 weeks

HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available

Applied Criminal Justice

About this subject

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

    1. Distinguish between different types of criminological knowledge and it is usefulness in the explanation of particular criminal behaviour, vicitimisation and criminal justice responses in relation to a criminal justice problem and its prevention.
    2. Critically reflect on a broad range of criminological concepts and apply relevant knowledge in the analysis of a criminal justice problem.
    3. Identify, collect and analyse relevant data and information to effectively define a problem and assist in the creation of a potential solution.
    4. Communicate effectively the process and outcome of your work justifying your approach/solution based on criminological knowledge, empirical data and project management principles.
    5. Work with others to effectively plan and complete a project in a industry relevant way.

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

Study load

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

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Student feedback

11 student respondents between 25 Aug 2023 - 21 Feb 2024.

72%of students felt the study load was manageable

63%of students felt this subject helped them gain relevant skills

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