CRIM 301

Issues in Criminal Justice

Please note: this is archived course information from 2025 for CRIM 301.

Description

Discusses the workings of the criminal justice system and explores and contextualises classical and emergent approaches to criminal justice, including their legal underpinnings. Practical and theoretical issues will be considered using a case study approach. Emphasis is given to the developing synthesis of criminal and social justice.

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline.

Digital Course Outlines for 2025 will be refreshed around November/December. 

Availability 2025

Semester 1

Lecturer(s)

TBA

Reading/Texts

A course reader will be made available if required

Assessment

Coursework + exam

Points

CRIM 301: 15 points

Prerequisites

90 points passed from BA courses, including 30 points at Stage II