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High Impact Crimes
UndergraduateGRF-CCJ3412027
Course information for 2027 intake
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 24 Jan 2027
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Start dates
- 4 Jan 2027,
- 1 Feb 2027,
- 1 Mar 2027,
- 5 Apr 2027,
- 3 May 2027
- Price from
- $6,955
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
High Impact Crimes
About this subject
After successfully completing this subject you should be able to:
- Differentiate the nature and patterns of different types of offending and criminological theories that explain crime and inform crime prevention strategies.
- Critically analyse historic and contemporary definitions and measurements of crime and criminal justice.
- Examine criminal law, law reform and the roles, functions, and powers in the criminal justice system and related governing bodies.
- Demonstrate professionalism and ethical behaviour.
- A guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
This subject explores complex and high-impact forms of crime—including domestic and family violence, cybercrime, fraud, and terrorism—and the evolving legal and policy responses to them. Students will examine the social, technological, and political dimensions of these crimes, and the challenges they pose to justice institutions and communities. Through critical case studies and applied analysis, the subject highlights how responses to these crimes are shaped by law, evidence, and shifting societal priorities. Students will develop an understanding of both the risks and ethical considerations involved in addressing serious and often hidden forms of harm.
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:
• responding to a case study of high impact crime, societal responses and crime prevention
The 'end of course' assessment package is based on the 'Case study – high impact, societal responses and crime prevention' 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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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Prior study
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:
Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s).
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.375 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 30 to 36 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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