Key facts
UNE unit code: CRIM335
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Unit information
This unit focuses on the scientific study of crime, centering on understanding crime itself rather than peripheral social factors.
In this unit, you will explore Crime Science – a discipline dedicated to examining the “who, what, where, and how” of criminal behaviour. By investigating patterns of offending, methods used, and the situational contexts in which crimes occur, you will gain insights into the factors that can be manipulated to prevent crime.
Through this lens, crime prevention is not an afterthought but a central goal, as you learn to apply scientific principles and evidence-based strategies to reduce crime in practical, impactful ways.
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Notes
The Crime Prevention Strategy is selected from a prescribed range of real-world problems developed in collaboration with key criminal justice industry partners. In this unit, students work directly with industry and apply their criminological knowledge and skills to provide possible solutions to real-world issues and receive formative feedback.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- understand contemporary theories and scientific approaches within Crime Science and Crime Prevention, including their limitations, policy implications, and the ability to engage in informed debates that communicate coherent knowledge and ideas to others;
- demonstrate a range of skills for the practical application of Crime Science principles and crime prevention theory in organisational and community contexts;
- critically evaluate crime prevention projects and analyse factors influencing the adoption and implementation of scientifically informed crime prevention policies; and
- demonstrate autonomy and judgement through research, data analysis, and evidence-based strategies to understand and prevent crime.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Crime Prevention Strategy | Yes | 55% | All offerings | No. Words: 3000 |
| Concept Exploration | No | 10% | All offerings | No. Words: 1000 |
| Crime Pattern Analysis | Yes | 25% | All offerings | No. Words: 1500 |
| Reflective Participation | No | 10% | All offerings | No. Words: 500 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Crime Prevention: Principles, Perspectives and Practices
ISBN: 9781108796965
Adam Sutton, Adrian Cherney, Rob White and Garner Clancey, Cambridge University Press 3rd ed. 2021
Text refers to: All offerings
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