Overview

Criminology is an interdisciplinary field devoted to the study of crime, deviance, social control and the legal system. Over the past 50 years, criminology has evolved into a rich, broad-based discipline, no longer narrowly focused on crime and punishment. Contemporary criminological scholars investigate a broad range of topics including justice, … For more content click the Read More button below. Criminology aims to provide you with a critical and informed understanding of crime and justice issues in contemporary society. At UNSW we use an interdisciplinary approach that integrates disciplinary knowledge from Sociology, Psychology, History, Law and Policy Studies, to provide a critical and theoretically informed understanding of crime and the justice system, criminal law and procedures, criminological research methods, as well as a range of current issues with respect to social control, juvenile justice, human rights, regulation, and penal policy.

Learning Outcomes

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Collaborate effectively with others
  • Professionals
  • Leaders
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Exhibit initiative and self-direction
  • Professionals
  • Leaders
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Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly
  • Global citizens
  • Professionals
  • Scholars
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Explain the value of comparative analysis in local, national and international contexts of crime
  • Scholars
  • Global citizens
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Undertake rigorous and engaged scholarly enquiry and analysis
  • Professionals
  • Scholars
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Communicate and debate complex ideas in a range of different contexts using a variety of suitable media
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
  • Leaders
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Critically and creatively employ disciplinary bodies of knowledge and appraise disciplinary perspectives in professional practice and/or scholarship
  • Professionals
  • Scholars
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Justify a position in relation to foundational aspects of society, culture and/or the arts
  • Professionals
  • Scholars
  • Global citizens
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Engage proactively with complex problems in professional practice and/or scholarship
  • Professionals
  • Scholars
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Continuously acquire knowledge and skills and reflect on existing knowledge and skills for personal and career fulfilment
  • Leaders
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
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Recognise a range of key theoretical approaches in the discipline of Criminology
  • Scholars
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Articulate a critical awareness of criminalisation, criminal offending, victimisation, policing, criminal law and process and penal practice in contemporary society
  • Scholars

Graduate Capabilities

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Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Arts - BA3409 - Arts
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3438 - Media (Screen and Sound Production)
Bachelor of Arts and Business - BArts (Bus)3444 - Arts and Business
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3453 - Media (Public Relations and Advertising)
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3454 - Media (Communication and Journalism)

Specialisation Structure

Students must complete 24 UOC.

ARTS/EDUCATION (SECONDARY) STUDENTS
Level 1 Core Courses12 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Core Courses12 Units of Credit:

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