Postgraduate MAQ-PICX8952-2021
Simulation in Criminology
Previously MAQ-PICX952-2020
Work with peers on a simulated real-world crisis. Calling on your studies to date, apply criminology theory to your team role as a criminologist. Draft briefing papers and make policy recommendations to combat crime in this role-playing scenario.
$3,650 $3,900
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
18 weeks
Study method
100% online
Available loans
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Study terms
- 22 Feb 2021
- 26 Jul 2021
This research-intensive university in north-western Sydney offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. With over 30,000 current students, Macquarie has a strong reputation for welcoming international students and embracing flexible and convenient study options, including its partnership with Open Universities Australia.
QS RANKING 2021
12
Times Higher Education Ranking 2021
12
Subject details
On successful completion of this subject, you will be able to
- Demonstrate understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of simulation & role playing as an educational and professional tool.
- Demonstrate understanding of decision-making, bargaining situations and group dynamics in a political-strategic context.
- Apply crime prevention and deterrence techniques to complex and evolving real-world situations.
- Communicate disciplinary knowledge to professional audiences.
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- A week-by-week guide to the topics in this unit will be provided in the study materials.
Equivalent subjects
You cannot enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:
- MAQ-PICX952-Simulation in Criminology
- MAQ-PICX950-Strategic Simulation
- MAQ-PICX953-Simulation in Intelligence
- MAQ-PICX955-Simulation in Counter Terrorism
- MAQ-PICX954-Simulation in Cyber Security
- MAQ-PICX951-Simulation in Security and Strategy
Others
Admission to MCrim and 60cp at 8000 level or above including (PICX8012 or PICX812) and (PICX8042 or PICX842) and (PICX8062 or PICX862) and (PICX8088 or PICX888) and (PICX8089 or PICX889) NCCW (pre-2020 units) PICT950, PICT951, PICT952, PICT953, PICT954, PICT955, PICX950, PICX951, PICX952, PICX953, PICX954, PICX955 Type NCCW (pre-2020 units) Description PICT950, PICT951, PICT952, PICT953, PICT954, PICT955, PICX950, PICX951, PICX952, PICX953, PICX954, PICX955 NCCW (2020 and onwards) PICT8950 Strategic Simulation; PICT8951 Simulation in Security and Strategy; PICT8952 Simulation in Criminology; PICT8953 Simulation in Intelligence; PICT8954 Simulation in Cyber Security; PICT8955 Simulation in Counter Terrorism and PICX8950 Strategic Simulation; PICX8951 Simulation in Security and Strategy; PICX8953 Simulation in Intelligence; PICX8954 Simulation in Cyber Security; PICX8955 Simulation in Counter Terrorism
Special requirements
- OtherDetails -
The second half of the subject when students are doing the simulation/wargame, will be delivered in an intensive mode, students are required to have an intensive level of involvement for 2 weeks.
Note:
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 formerly known as PICX952 Simulation in Criminology
This subject provides students with an opportunity to apply the knowledge acquired during their program of study to a real world crisis. After being exposed to theoretical concepts of scenario-building, role-playing and decision-making, students will experience the challenges of solving problems and finding solutions to real world crises during a dynamic simulation. They will be part of a team that includes students with different skill sets and knowledge, including strategists, intelligence analysts, criminologists, counter terrorism experts, and cyber security analysts. Students enrolled in Simulation in Criminology will perform the role of the criminologist. Their mission will be to formulate policy-oriented solutions by applying their theoretical knowledge and practical skills, including the use of crime prevention/deterrence tools. As part of a team, students will learn how to develop ministerial briefing papers during a crisis situation and how to make policy recommendations.
- Ministerial brief (30%)
- 2 quizzes (20%)
- 2 small simulations (20%)
- Main Simulation (30%)
Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.
Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.