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CRIM 309
: Critical Research in Criminology2023 Semester One (1233)
Introduces critical research methodology. Begins with the problems of epistemology (knowledge) and ontology (reality), then explores data (what is data?) and specific methods of data analysis, such as semiotics, discourse analysis and, amongst others, hermeneutics. Recommended to pursue postgraduate study in criminology.
Prerequisite: 90 points in BA courses, including 30 points at Stage II
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CRIM 309
: Critical Research in Criminology2022 Semester Two (1225)
Introduces critical research methodology. Begins with the problems of epistemology (knowledge) and ontology (reality), then explores data (what is data?) and specific methods of data analysis, such as semiotics, discourse analysis and, amongst others, hermeneutics. Recommended to pursue postgraduate study in criminology.
Prerequisite: 90 points in BA courses, including 30 points at Stage II
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CRIM 310
: Paradoxes of Crime Technology2025 Semester One (1253)
Explores the limits and contradictions of crime prevention technologies. Focuses on the tension between the promises of such technologies and their consequences. Limits are explored via critical analyses of DNA typing, fingerprint comparison, forecasting or prediction, security technologies, and environmental controls, such as ‘target hardening’, ‘guardianship’ and ‘environmental design’.
Prerequisite: 90 points passed from BA courses, including 30 points at Stage II
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CRIM 310
: Paradoxes of Crime Technology2024 Semester Two (1245)
Explores the limits and contradictions of crime prevention technologies. Focuses on the tension between the promises of such technologies and their consequences. Limits are explored via critical analyses of DNA typing, fingerprint comparison, forecasting or prediction, security technologies, and environmental controls, such as ‘target hardening’, ‘guardianship’ and ‘environmental design’.
Prerequisite: 90 points passed from BA courses, including 30 points at Stage II
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CRIM 700
: Research in Criminology2024 Semester One (1243)
Examines the methods of research frequently employed in the field of criminology, and the various epistemological and ethical questions that arise in criminological research, and the connection between theory and research and quantitative and qualitative analytic strategies. Students will complete a research project under supervision.
Restriction: CRIM 309
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CRIM 700
: Research in Criminology2023 Semester One (1233)
Examines the methods of research frequently employed in the field of criminology, and the various epistemological and ethical questions that arise in criminological research, and the connection between theory and research and quantitative and qualitative analytic strategies. Students will complete a research project under supervision.
Restriction: CRIM 309
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CRIM 700
: Research in Criminology2022 Semester One (1223)
Examines the methods of research frequently employed in the field of criminology, and the various epistemological and ethical questions that arise in criminological research, and the connection between theory and research and quantitative and qualitative analytic strategies. Students will complete a research project under supervision.
Restriction: CRIM 309
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CRIM 700
: Research in Criminology2021 Semester One (1213)
Examines the methods of research frequently employed in the field of criminology, and the various epistemological and ethical questions that arise in criminological research, and the connection between theory and research and quantitative and qualitative analytic strategies. Students will complete a research project under supervision.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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CRIM 700
: Research in Criminology2020 Semester Two (1205)
Examines the methods of research frequently employed in the field of criminology, and the various epistemological and ethical questions that arise in criminological research, and the connection between theory and research and quantitative and qualitative analytic strategies. Students will complete a research project under supervision.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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CRIM 701
: Criminological Theory2022 Semester Two (1225)
An examination of classical and contemporary theories of crime, including sociological, psychological, medical, rational-choice and critical perspectives on criminology. Attention will be given to the construction of theory as it is informed by social science research; to the social, cultural and political contexts in which these theories have emerged; and to the influence of theories in criminal justice policies.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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CRIM 702
: Advanced Issues in Penology2024 Semester Two (1245)
A survey of issues in penology, describing and interpreting specific penal reform strategies in terms of their historical, social, political and economic context. An appreciation of the main themes within penology will allow a greater understanding of the role that punishment regimes play in society and specifically in the criminal justice system.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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CRIM 702
: Advanced Issues in Penology2023 Semester Two (1235)
A survey of issues in penology, describing and interpreting specific penal reform strategies in terms of their historical, social, political and economic context. An appreciation of the main themes within penology will allow a greater understanding of the role that punishment regimes play in society and specifically in the criminal justice system.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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CRIM 702
: Advanced Issues in Penology2022 Semester One (1223)
A survey of issues in penology, describing and interpreting specific penal reform strategies in terms of their historical, social, political and economic context. An appreciation of the main themes within penology will allow a greater understanding of the role that punishment regimes play in society and specifically in the criminal justice system.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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CRIM 702
: Advanced Issues in Penology2021 Semester Two (1215)
A survey of issues in penology, describing and interpreting specific penal reform strategies in terms of their historical, social, political and economic context. An appreciation of the main themes within penology will allow a greater understanding of the role that punishment regimes play in society and specifically in the criminal justice system.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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CRIM 702
: Advanced Issues in Penology2020 Semester Two (1205)
A survey of issues in penology, describing and interpreting specific penal reform strategies in terms of their historical, social, political and economic context. An appreciation of the main themes within penology will allow a greater understanding of the role that punishment regimes play in society and specifically in the criminal justice system.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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CRIM 703
: Contemporary Criminology2025 Semester Two (1255)
An examination of critical approaches to the study of crime and crime control. Attention will be given to understanding how these approaches critically assess social problems surrounding crime and crime control strategies; the political, social and historical development of varying critical perspectives; and the ways in which such approaches may lead to changes in criminal justice policies and practices.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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CRIM 703
: Contemporary Criminology2024 Semester Two (1245)
An examination of critical approaches to the study of crime and crime control. Attention will be given to understanding how these approaches critically assess social problems surrounding crime and crime control strategies; the political, social and historical development of varying critical perspectives; and the ways in which such approaches may lead to changes in criminal justice policies and practices.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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CRIM 703
: Contemporary Criminology2023 Semester Two (1235)
An examination of critical approaches to the study of crime and crime control. Attention will be given to understanding how these approaches critically assess social problems surrounding crime and crime control strategies; the political, social and historical development of varying critical perspectives; and the ways in which such approaches may lead to changes in criminal justice policies and practices.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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CRIM 703
: Contemporary Criminology2022 Semester Two (1225)
An examination of critical approaches to the study of crime and crime control. Attention will be given to understanding how these approaches critically assess social problems surrounding crime and crime control strategies; the political, social and historical development of varying critical perspectives; and the ways in which such approaches may lead to changes in criminal justice policies and practices.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
820
CRIM 703
: Contemporary Criminology2021 Semester One (1213)
An examination of critical approaches to the study of crime and crime control. Attention will be given to understanding how these approaches critically assess social problems surrounding crime and crime control strategies; the political, social and historical development of varying critical perspectives; and the ways in which such approaches may lead to changes in criminal justice policies and practices.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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CRIM 704
: State Crime2025 Semester One (1253)
Considers a range of theoretical approaches to criminal acts committed by state officials in pursuit of their jobs as representatives of the state, and state organisational deviance that involves the violation of human rights and is liable to sanction. The course offers a series of case studies of such state crime.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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CRIM 704
: State Crime2022 Semester One (1223)
Considers a range of theoretical approaches to criminal acts committed by state officials in pursuit of their jobs as representatives of the state, and state organisational deviance that involves the violation of human rights and is liable to sanction. The course offers a series of case studies of such state crime.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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CRIM 705
: Special Topic: Quantitative Criminology2025 Semester One (1253)
Focuses on criminological quantitative data, and its analysis and interpretation. Students will engage with the basics of survey research and will be guided through statistical techniques to analyse a quantitative dataset. Students gain hands-on experience using software (i.e., SPSS) to run statistical tests, learn how to interpret results, and engage in quantitative reasoning and its application to criminological problems.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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CRIM 705
: Special Topic: Quantitative Criminology2024 Semester Two (1245)
Focuses on criminological quantitative data, and its analysis and interpretation. Students will engage with the basics of survey research and will be guided through statistical techniques to analyse a quantitative dataset. Students gain hands-on experience using software (i.e., SPSS) to run statistical tests, learn how to interpret results, and engage in quantitative reasoning and its application to criminological problems.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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CRIM 710
: Cybercrime2025 Semester Two (1255)
Exploration of cybercrime and its economic and social impact. The course aims to encourage critical thinking, exploring a range of key theoretical perspectives in criminal justice and their application to cybercrime. It analyses how the Internet may promote criminal behaviour and contribute to the globalisation of crime. It also outlines the challenges of policing cybercrime, evaluating current approaches.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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