Foundations of CCJ
UndergraduateGRF-CCJ1212026
Course information for 2026 intake
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
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- Enrol by
- 1 Mar 2026
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR needed, No prior study
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Start dates
- 2 Feb 2026,
- 2 Mar 2026,
- 6 Apr 2026,
- 4 May 2026,
- 1 June 2026,
- 6 July 2026,
- 3 Aug 2026,
- 7 Sept 2026,
- 5 Oct 2026,
- 2 Nov 2026,
- 30 Nov 2026
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Foundations of CCJ
About this subject
After successfully completing this subject you should be able to:
- Explore your personal motivations and career aspirations within the criminal justice field.
- Examine the fundamental principles of law enforcement, courts and corrections and their evolution over time.
- Connect your lived experiences and observations to core concepts in criminal justice theory and practice.
- Recognise your current skills and capabilities to establish goals for professional growth in the criminology and criminal justice field.
- A guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
This subject provides an integrated introduction to the field of criminology and criminal justice, with a focus on developing foundational professional skills, critical perspectives on justice, and a nuanced understanding of crime and victimisation. Students will explore how crime is defined, measured, and theorised, while examining key justice issues such as inequality, victim rights, and serious violent offending. Through case studies—including homicide—and structured activities, students will build academic and professional capabilities, gain awareness of career pathways, and develop a sense of purpose and belonging within the criminology and justice community.
Assessment will consist of several low stakes learning activities spread throughout the course contributing to an 'end of course' assessment package (with bookable high stakes assessment) that includes:
• exploration of personal motivations
• self-assessment of skills and capabilities
• examining crime definitions, measurements, and theoretical frameworks
• building a ‘Tree of me’ – values, beliefs, skills, career aspirations
• formulating a strategic plan for future professional roles based on individual values and purpose
The 'end of course' assessment package is based on the ‘Tree of me’ signature learning experience.
All assessment will provide feedback points with the ability for students to apply the feedback prior to final submission. Assessment will capture evidence of skills, knowledge and application.For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Study load
- 0.375 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 30 to 36 hours of study each week.
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What to study next?
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
UndergraduateGRF-CJR-DEG
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