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Criminology Major
Criminology is a rich discipline that draws on sociology, psychology, science, law, philosophy, culture studies and history to draw attention to the social dimensions of crime and deviancy and assess the effectiveness and implications of crime control measures. You will gain an advanced understanding of crime, criminal justice practices, deviance, causes of crime, victimisation, social control, juvenile justice, indigenous justice, crime prevention, prison and other alternatives to punishment, as well as medico-legal forensic practices.
A key focus will be placed on features of policing, sentencing, punishment, prisons and alternatives to punishment, such as restorative justice. In third-year units you will consolidate your critical analytical skills in criminology as you delve into complex relationship between crime, law, medicine and science. In addition, you will critically analyse the development and nature of criminal justice in relation to the complex interface of “law and order politics’, the media, culture, crime and society. Finally, you will be able to apply your advanced knowledge to a piece of criminological research of your choice.
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Delivery mode
This course is available in the following study modes:
Locations
Camperdown 2006
J12/1 Cleveland St, Darlington 2008
Level 2, Building A M02/88 Mallett St, Camperdown 2050
Manning Rd, Camperdown 2050
Entry Requirements
You must meet ONE of the following requirements:
Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR score 80.00 or equivalent.
A secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), OR approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses
If English is your first language, you may be able to meet the English language requirements if you have:
- Citizenship or permanent long-term residency (minimum ten years), AND
- Completed secondary or higher education (tertiary) studies recognised by the University in an approved English-speaking country
If English is not your first language, you may be able to prove English proficiency with an approved English skills test taken within 2 years of commencing the course.
- IELTS A minimum result of 6.5 overall
- TOEFL - IBT: A minimum result of 85 overall
- Pearsons Test of English: A minimum result of 61 overall
Course fees
Course fee
$50,976
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