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Criminal Process, Sentencing and Punishment
UndergraduateUNE-LAW3152026
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Enrol by
- 22 Feb 2026
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Start dates
- 23 Feb 2026
- Price from
- $2,459
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Criminal Process, Sentencing and Punishment
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- demonstrate a broad and coherent understanding of law, procedure and practice relating to sentencing and punishment in New South Wales;
- drawing on a range of authoritative research sources, develop critically sophisticated, evidence-based arguments to contribute to contemporary policy and reform debates about sentencing and/or punishment;
- demonstrate an ability to identify, apply and critically review the relevant law pertaining to sentencing and punishment; and
- communicate clear, coherent and independent solutions to legal questions about sentencing and punishment.
- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
In this subject you will learn about the substantive and procedural law relevant to sentencing and punishment. You will explore relevant legislation, doctrine and procedural frameworks alongside conceptual, research and policy literature analysing criminal sentencing. In the framework of theories of crime and punishment, you will also enhance your critical thinking and communication skills by reviewing sentencing and punishment in various contemporary contexts.
Mid-Trimester Invigilated Examination - Assurance Task: 1hr. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 3;
You must achieve 50% in this assessment task and the Final Invigilated Examination to pass the unit.
Problem or essay-based assessment task: 2000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4;
Final Invigilated Examination - Assurance Task: 2 hrs. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4.
You must achieve 50% in this assessment task and the Mid-Trimester Invigilated Examination to pass the unit.
There is a supervised exam mid trimester and at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. The exam will be offered online with supervision via webcam and screen sharing technology.
UNE manages supervised exams associated with your UNE subjects. Prior to census date, UNE releases exam timetables. They’ll email important exam information directly to your UNE email address.- Mid-Trimester Invigilated Examination - Assurance Task (10%)
- Problem or essay-based assessment task (50%)
- Final Invigilated Examination - Assurance Task (40%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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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:
Elective
- UNE-LLB-DEG-2026 - Bachelor of Laws (4 Years)
- UNE-LAW-DEG-2026 - Bachelor of Laws (3 Years)
Others
To enrol in this subject you will need to pass the Prerequisite/s. Please note as UNE results are released after the close of enrolment date, your enrolment into this subject will be withdrawn if you do not pass the prerequisite subject/s.
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media). Headset, including microphone (highly recommended). Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
- Other requirements -
Textbook requirements:
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
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.
Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.
Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
UndergraduateUNE-LLB-DEG
UndergraduateUNE-LAW-DEG