Criminology (9177.1)
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EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Business, Government & Law |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Canberra Law School | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) |
This unit is co-taught with 7564 Criminology G.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. communicate ideas and information appropriately for academic or professional audiences, including communicating in written and oral forms;
2. explain the scope and dimensions of the topic area of criminal justice, including:
a. theories of crime and deviance,
b. the social and political context in which crime and deviance are defined,
c. the nature of crime and deviance, and
d. responses to crime and deviance, including evaluation studies;
3. undertake selective and critical research into criminal justice, including evaluation studies, and identify, critically evaluate and use literature in the area;
4. give an account of the origins and development of criminal justice and relevant evaluation studies;
5. evaluate the effectiveness of strategies to combat crime. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of different methodologies associated with evaluating criminal justice programs and know when it is appropriate to use each approach;
6. work effectively by themselves or in group learning tasks;
7. apply professional standards in discussion and exhibit ethical and responsible values.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
Skills development
The following table indicates the connection between unit learning outcomes and generic skills:
Unit learning outcomes |
UC Generic skills |
1. communicate ideas and information appropriately for academic or professional audiences, including communicating in written and oral forms; |
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2. explain the scope and dimensions of the topic area of criminal justice, including: a. theories of crime and deviance, b. the social and political context in which crime and deviance are defined, c. the nature of crime and deviance, and d. responses to crime and deviance, including evaluation studies; 3. undertake selective and critical research into criminal justice, including evaluation studies, and identify, critically evaluate and use literature in the area; 4. give an account of the origins and development of criminal justice and relevant evaluation studies; |
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5. evaluate the effectiveness of strategies to combat crime. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of different methodologies associated with evaluating criminal justice programs and know when it is appropriate to use each approach; |
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6. work effectively by themselves or in group learning tasks; |
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7. apply professional standards in discussion and exhibit ethical and responsible values. |
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Prerequisites
Completion of 36 credit points of study.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
Restrictions: This unit is not open to students who have passed 7915 What Works in Criminal Justice (Criminology)Equivalent units
7915 What Works in Criminal Justice (Criminology)Assumed knowledge
Some understanding of the Australian legal and criminal justice system.Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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Required texts
White R and Perrone S 2015 (2nd ed). Crime, criminality and criminal justice. Oxford University Press, Melbourne.
Other useful texts:
Crofts T and Loughnan A (eds) 2015. Criminalisation and criminal responsibility in Australia. Oxford University Press, Melbourne.
Goldsmith A, Israel M, and Daly K 2006 (3rd ed). Crime and justice: A guide to criminology. Thomson Reuters Lawbook Co., Sydney.
Marmo M, De Lint W and Palmer D (eds) 2012 (4th ed). Crime and justice: A guide to criminology. Thomson Reuters Lawbook Co., Sydney.
O'Brien M and Yar M 2008. Criminology: The key concepts. Routledge, London.
Westmarland L 2011. Researching crime and justice: Tales from the field. Routledge, London.
White R and Haines F. 2012 (5th ed). Crime & Criminology. Oxford University Press, Melbourne.
In addition to these readings, students will also have access to e-resource reading material, available through the Library link on the Moodle website. Students are strongly encouraged to use this valuable resource.
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
All written assessment items will be submitted online via the unit Canvas site. The first page of each assessment submission should include the following information:
Student Name:
Student ID:
Assessment Name:
Word Count (if applicable):
Academic integrity
Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.
To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.
Use of Text-Matching Software
The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.
Participation requirements
Participation in tutorials
Required IT skills
You are expected to have or to gain general computer skills sufficient to undertake research and to prepare written assignments. You are also expected to have the ability to use Canvas
Work placement, internships or practicums
None.