Course HK1 - Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Higher Education)

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Course overview

The course will prepare you for work in state and federal police, in courts and corrections, government departments and for work in community based agencies delivering criminal justice courses. Through this course, you will learn to understand crime data, why crime rates and types vary in different countries and across remote, regional and urban settings. You’ll also learn to evaluate the effectiveness of different crime prevention strategies and policies, as well as develop a knowledge of criminal justice processes. You will engage with debates about the interaction between the criminal justice system and groups in society who are overrepresented as victims, offenders or both. You will also consider the influence of factors such as disadvantage, ethnicity, aboriginality, disability, age and gender and the effect of these factors on access to justice. Students in this course will develop the practical skills and knowledge to prepare them for work or further study. Assessments are informed by practical examples of the requirements of industry, practical experience in the field and presentations by those already in the field. Nested qualifications In addition to the 1-year Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice, there is also the option of completing a 2-year Associate Degree of Criminology and Criminal Justice or a 3-year Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, providing flexibility with your studies and career pathways. The Diploma and Associate Degree qualifications also enable you to recommence studies at a later date to complete your full Bachelor level degree. It’s a great way to develop your knowledge and qualifications as you develop your career. These courses were developed in consultation from students, justice and community based agencies.

Institute / school:

Institute of Education, Arts & Community

Discipline:

Humanities and Social Sciences

Study level:

Undergraduate

Study load:

Credit points:

120

AQF level:

5 - Diploma

Duration (in full time equivalent):

1 year

Domestic students:

Course coordinator:

Academic requirements

ATAR

Selection rank adjustments

<ul> <li>Subject adjustments Subject adjustments may apply to this course. Please visit <a href="https://delta.vtac.edu.au/coursesearch/#/search">CourseSearch</a> in the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) website, find this course and open the 'Course requirements' section to see if subject adjustments apply. </li> <li>Equity schemes If you've faced educational disadvantage, we encourage you to apply for our <a href="https://www.federation.edu.au/apply/how-to-apply/undergraduate/equity-schemes/">equity schemes</a>. Depending on your eligibility and circumstances, an equity scheme application may support your course application. </li> </ul>

Academic requirements

Supplementary admission requirements

Course rules show the number and type of credit points needed to finish your course. They help you understand what you need to complete to graduate. You’re responsible for following the course rules and completing the right units. You’ll find a recommended sequence of units that meets these course rules in the course structure.

Complete 120 credit points comprising:

75 credit points from Core Units, and
45 credit points from Electives

Core Units

Complete exactly 75 credit points from the following:

Code	Title	Credit points
ATSGC1369	Understanding University Learning	15
CRJUS1285	Crime to Punishment: Processes and Institutions	15
CRJUS1286	Crime in Contemporary Contexts	15
CRJUS1287	Explanations of Crime	15
CRJUS2475	Crime Prevention, Reduction and Control	15

Electives

Complete exactly 45 credit points from the following:

Code	Title	Credit points
BASOC1001	The Sociological Imagination	15
BASOC1002	Sociology of Families and Relationships	15
EITHER SOCIO2200	Sociology of Health and Illness	15
OR SOCIO3200	Sociology of Health and Illness	15
EITHER SOCIO2734	Sociology of Deviance	15
OR SOCIO3734	Sociology of Deviance	15
EITHER INDSL2001	Contemporary Issues in Indigenous Australia (1967-)	15
OR INDSL3001	Contemporary Issues in Indigenous Australia (1967-)	15
EITHER BASOC2001	Examining Race and Ethnicity	15
OR BASOC3001	Examining Race and Ethnicity	15
EITHER BAXDC2004	Applied Ethics in Contemporary Societies	15
OR BAXDC3004	Applied Ethics in Contemporary Societies	15
SOCIO3002	Sociology of Genders, Sexes, and Sexualities	15
PSYCB1101	Introductory Psychology A: Biological and Cognitive Psychology	15
PSYCB1102	Introductory Psychology B: Personality and Individual Differences	15
EITHER BEHAV2001	Lifespan Human Development	15
OR PSYCB2102	Lifespan Development Psychology	15
BEHAV2002	Abnormal Behaviour and Disorders	15
BEHAV2003	Behaviour in the Workplace	15
BEHAV2004	Forensic Behavioural Science	15
BEHAV3003	Health and Behaviour Change	15
EITHER PSYCB2105	Counselling Theory and Practice	15
OR BEHAV3004	Counselling Theory and Practice	15
CHSUG3002	Counselling for Individuals and Families	15
BSWUG1001	Introduction to Social Work, Community and Human Services	15
CHSUG1002	Interpersonal Communication for Professional Practice	15
CHSUG1003	Theories and Models for Practice	15
CHSUG2003	Community Practice Approaches	15
CHSUG2004	Models of Case Management	15
CHSUG2005	Social Policy and Social Change	15
CHSUG3001	Critical Practice Approaches	15
CHSUG3003	Health and Wellbeing in Diverse Communities	15

Commendation

Counselling

Unsatisfactory

Exclusion / suspension

Final unit supplementary assessment

Students who receive an MF grade in their final Semester may apply to the Course Coordinator within 7 days of the publication of results for supplementary assessment if that unit is the only outstanding unit required to complete the degree and the student has not been found guilty of any form of academic misconduct (e.g. plagiarism, contract cheating, collusion) in that Semester. The highest grade attainable will be a Pass grade.

Year 1

Semester 1

ATSGC1369

Understanding University Learning

Core Units

CRJUS1285

Crime to Punishment: Processes and Institutions

Core Units

CRJUS1286

Crime in Contemporary Contexts

Core Units

Electives

Semester 2

CRJUS1287

Explanations of Crime

Core Units

CRJUS2475

Crime Prevention, Reduction and Control

Core Units

Electives

Year 1

Semester 2

CRJUS1287

Explanations of Crime

Core Units

CRJUS2475

Crime Prevention, Reduction and Control

Core Units

NOTE: Prerequisites are waived for this unit. However students will need to contact Student HQ for manual enrolment.

Electives

Semester 1

ATSGC1369

Understanding University Learning

Core Units

CRJUS1285

Crime to Punishment: Processes and Institutions

Core Units

CRJUS1286

Crime in Contemporary Contexts

Core Units

Electives

Upon successful completion of this course, graduates will be able to:

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Recognition of prior learning

Institute / school:

Institute of Education, Arts & Community

Discipline:

Humanities and Social Sciences

Study level:

Undergraduate

Study load:

Credit points:

120

AQF level:

5 - Diploma

Duration (in full time equivalent):

1 year

Domestic students:

Course coordinator:

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Complete exactly 75 credit points from the following:

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Complete exactly 45 credit points from the following:

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Domestic students

Current or recent year 12 graduates

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Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Applicants with work and life experience

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Course rules

Course rules

Core Units

Complete exactly 75 credit points from the following:

Electives

Complete exactly 45 credit points from the following:

Academic progress regulations

Course structure

Semester 1 Entry - Full-Time

Semester 2 Entry - Full-Time

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Credit, pathways, and recognition of prior learning

Recognition of prior learning

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