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Criminology Major

Code MAAAAU

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About this Major

Recommended for students with an interest in criminology and justice. This major will provide an understanding of the criminal justice system, offenders, policing and corrections in a contemporary environment.

It also includes skills required for employment, such as Indigenous cultural responsiveness.

Code

MAAAAU

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Details

Structure

Students are required to complete eight Learning units, comprising 30cp of core units and 90cp of core option units. CRI1803 and CRI1804 should be taken concurrently or be successfully completed before attempting Level 2 or 3 units.

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CRI1803Criminology15
CRI1804The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour15
Level 1 & 2 Core Options
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CRI2803 ^Corrections and Alternatives to Punishment15
CRI2851 ^Policing and Social Justice15
CRI2801 ^Case Management and Professional Skills15
CRI2852 ^Investigating Miscarriages of Justice15
Level 2 & 3 Core Options
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CRI3830 ^Young People and Crime15
CRI3840 ^Global Criminology15
CRI3809 ^International Human Rights15

^ Core Option

For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

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Career Opportunities

Possible future job titles

Security Analyst, Security Manager, Intelligence Analyst, Counter Terrorism Consultant, Security Consultant, Security and Risk Manager, Intelligence Officer, Strategic Risk Analyst, Security Profiler, Intelligence Profiler

This Major can be studied in the following courses

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