Undergraduate USA-JUST3005-2023

Crime Prevention

From

$2,100 $3,025

Your upfront cost: $0

International student?

Duration

10 weeks

Study method

100% Online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Start dates

18 Sep 2023

The University of South Australia, UniSA, is ranked in the top 10 universities nationally and amongst the very best young universities in the world. They offer over 200 world-class degrees that are informed by industry and delivered with a highly practical approach to teaching and learning. In fact, they are South Australia’s number one university for graduate careers. They are a valuable partner with Open Universities Australia.

Learn more about UniSA.

Explore UniSA courses.

QS Ranking 2023

Times Higher Education Ranking 2023

Need help?

Our student advisors are here to guide you with:

Enrolling and eligibility
Fee and loan information
Credit and recognition for prior learning

2023

Subject details

What you'll learn

By the end of this 10-week course, you’ll be able to:

Discuss the application of criminological theory to crime prevention
Apply crime prevention theory in specific contexts.
Examine the social and political factors which affect the development and application of crime prevention policy.
Appraise the empirical research on crime prevention initiatives both in Australia and internationally.

Topics covered

- Theoretical Perspectives
- Crime Prevention Policies
- Strategic Approaches
- Developmental Crime Prevention
- Situational Crime Prevention
- Criminal Justice Prevention
- Social Crime Prevention
- Innovations in Crime Prevention
- Evaluation

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

This course examines the criminology theory that underpins evidence-based crime prevention approaches and initiatives that can be implemented at the local community, organisational and state level to reduce and prevent crime. Learn the tools, technologies and techniques that can be used to develop crime prevention interventions across diverse types of crime.

Combining theory and policy from national and international crime prevention initiatives, the course topics and assessment tasks take a practical approach to explore ‘what works’ when responding to real-world crime problems. A key focus of the course is the shared responsibility between communities, police, and governments to identify and respond to crime problems in our neighbourhoods, places of recreation and business environments.

UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.

Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.

This is a third-year course from UniSA Online’s Criminal Justice degree. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.

Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Assessments

Continuous assessment (60%)
Project (40%)

Textbooks

For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).