Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Arts
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Criminology is the study of the process of criminalisation and social control developed by the state. Criminology is inherently a multi-disciplinary subject involving contributions from law, the social and behavioural sciences, psychiatry, history, philosophy and statistics, among others. Criminology's practical focus lies in an integrated study of the components of the criminal justice system such as law enforcement agencies, the courts and correctional systems, and includes issues relating to public policy and political decisions regarding crime and crime control.
Criminology offers a broad range of both theoretical and policy related analyses relevant to students interested in preparation for a professional career related to delinquency or crime control for example, community corrections officers, police officers, teachers, lawyers, psychiatrists and psychologists and senior administrators.
There are no specific prerequisites for entry to Criminology.
The normal prerequisite for entry to subjects available at second and third-year level is successful completion of 25 points of Criminology at first-year level. The normal prerequisite for entry to subjects available at third-year level is a pass in at least two second-year level Criminology subjects. However, in exceptional circumstances, exemption from these prerequisites may be granted by the Head of Department.
Prerequisites for individual subjects may be waived for students enrolled in criminology as part of an inter-disciplinary program at the University of Melbourne. Applications for prerequisites to be waived must be made to the Head of Department.
A major in Criminology consists of at least five subjects taken at second or third year level, totalling 83.3 points.
Admission to the honours school of Criminology takes place at fourth-year level after three preliminary years of study. Admission to the honours school requires the completion of all the requirements for the BA pass degree and the achievement of an aggregate H2B standard over the five subjects of the major. The subject 191-203/303 Introduction to Research Methods and one additional research methods subjects are highly recommended.
The fourth-year Combined Honours program consists of:
For students not completing the thesis in Criminology:
For students completing the thesis in Criminology:
The fourth-year Pure Honours program consists of:
For Information please contact:
Department of Criminology
University of Melbourne
Parkville Vic. 3052
Ph: (03) 9344 9440
Fax: (03) 9349 4259
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Arts
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 10 1995 Last modified: Oct 10 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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