76012 Criminology

6cp
Requisite(s): 70217 Criminal Law
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Undergraduate
Subject coordinator: P Crofts

This subject explores how crime is socially constructed. A diverse range of criminological issues is considered. These include official and non-official measures of crime; theories of crime; variables of crime (age, sex, ethnicity, socioeconomic status). Additionally, methods of controlling crime and preventing crime are reviewed. Readings for this subject are derived from a collection of books, reports, articles and current conference papers.

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $1,021.25
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,310.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Other students (such as postgraduate students and international students) should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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