Advanced Criminology Theory

• • Introduction to criminological theory
  • Positivistic studies
  • Social learning theory
  • Control theories
  • Labelling perspectives
  • Feminist perspectives
  • Cultural criminology
  • Critical race theory
  • Governmental criminology
  • Green criminology
  • Global criminology
  • Victimology

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:

• MAQ-PICX888-Advanced Criminology Theory (No longer available)

Others

Admission to MCrim or MSecStrategicStud or MIntell or MCTerrorism or MCyberSec or GradCertSecStudCr

Additional requirements

• Other requirements -

  Students who have an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion under Macquarie University's Academic Progression Policy are not permitted to enrol in OUA units offered by Macquarie University. Students with an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion who have enrolled in units through OUA will be withdrawn.

This subject was previously known as MAQ-PICX888 Advanced Criminology Theory.

This subject introduces students to advanced contemporary criminology theory. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic interplay between crime and social, political, cultural and economic processes and institutions. Topics included in the unit include: left and right realism, cultural criminology, opportunity and deterrence theories.

• Online particiaption (10%)
• Commentary Analysis (30%)
• Essay (50%)
• Commentary analysis -idea pitch (10%)

Current study term: 20 Feb 22 to 05 Jun 22