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Criminology and Public Policy

Undergraduate | USA-LAWS2036 | 2020

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Why are some crimes committed more than others? Find out in this course. Study how governments resolve crimes. Cover policing, law enforcement, sentencing, imprisonment, prevention and more.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
No ATAR needed,
No prior study
Duration
10 weeks

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Criminology and Public Policy

About this subject

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

    1. Discuss the various criminological theories that are currently influencing sociological, psychological and socio-legal thinking.
    2. Debate the role, effectiveness and accessibility for victims to the police and the legal profession in dispensing criminal justice.
    3. Explain the issues and arguments around the role of the courts (especially with regards to sentencing), and corrections.

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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