Data, Evidence and Evaluation in Criminology
PostgraduateMAQ-CRIX80112026
Course information for 2026 intake
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 15 Feb 2026
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start dates
- 23 Feb 2026
- Price from
- $4,320
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Data, Evidence and Evaluation in Criminology
About this subject
On successful completion, a student will be able to:
- Interpret and critique criminological data from a diverse range of sources.
- Design research and evaluation frameworks in an ethically informed and rigorous manner.
- Analyse and apply appropriate research methods to current issues in criminal justice.
- Evaluate justice interventions and policies using evidence-based approaches.
- Communicate data-informed findings clearly and effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- A week-by-week guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
In a world saturated with numbers, data and statistics are not just tools for understanding crime—they shape how we respond to it. Interpreting that evidence demands more than numbers; it requires critical thinking about what data reveals, conceals, and how it drives justice decisions. Students will engage with real-world datasets from sources such as ABS, AIC, and BOCSAR to explore how data informs evidence-based practice. The unit emphasises evaluation as a critical tool for analysing intervention strategies and developing reflective, data-informed approaches to crime prevention and criminal justice policy. This unit explores advanced research methods, data analysis, and evaluation techniques essential for criminological inquiry and justice policy. Students will critically examine data sources, research design, and the application of evidence to assess and improve justice interventions. They will learn techniques to respond to urgent crime problems, from evaluating domestic violence interventions to assessing health-based strategies for addressing drug-related offending and mental health in the justice system. Students will develop advanced skills in research design, data interpretation and evaluation. They will be equipped to apply data ethically and effectively in both academic research and evidence-based justice policy and practice.
- Data Analysis Report (20%)
- Research Proposal (40%)
- Literature Review (40%)
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- MAQ-CRI-MAS-2026 - Master of Criminology
Others
Pre-requisite-Admission to MCrim (OUA)
NCCW (2020 and onwards)
CRIM8011 Data, Evidence and Evaluation in Criminology
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 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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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
PostgraduateMAQ-CRI-MAS