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Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
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Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 28 Aug 2023
With a network of campuses spanning three cities in South East Queensland, Griffith University is committed to progressive multidisciplinary teaching and research and a valuable online provider with Open Universities Australia. Already attracting students from over one hundred countries, Griffith's dedication to academic excellence is available across Australia through OUA.
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QS Ranking 2023
19
Times Higher Education Ranking 2023
16
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Subject details
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- Acknowledgement of Country
- Australian Law and Government
- Federalism
- Politics and The Media
- Justice and Liberal-Democracy
- Human Rights
- First Nations Peoples and the Law
- Criminal Responsibility
- The Criminal Justice System
- Case study: Counter-terrorism
- Case Study: Cybercrime
- Review and Conclusion
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:
- GRF-CCJ13-Law, Government and Justice (No longer available)
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
This subject introduces students to law, government, and criminal justice in Australia. It explores how laws are made, the influence of politics on law reform, the role of the media, protections for human rights, and the elements of criminal responsibility. It considers the historical treatment of First Nations peoples in Australia's legal system and the role that law plays in promoting justice and accountability. This knowledge provides a foundation for further study on criminal law and justice systems.
- Online Quiz (10%)
- Short-Answer Assignment (50%)
- Law Application Exercise (20%)
- Reflection Exercise (20%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).