Introduction to Criminal Justice (CRIM1019)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2022
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Social Science School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
Workshop 1.5 Hours/ Week
1.5W
Incompatible
CRIM7019, CRIM7119; SOCY2079, SOCY7079
Assessment methods
Check-in activities, job analysis, research paper
Course enquiries
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Summer Semester, 2024 (25/11/2024 - 08/02/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
The course provides an introduction to the criminal justice system in Australia. Students will examine the policies and practices of law enforcement, adjudicative and correctional agencies of the criminal justice system. Topics will include the role of the criminal justice system in social control, the aims and current issues facing the police, courts and corrections, and criminal justice reform.
