191-409 Contemporary Issues in Criminology

37.5 points of second/third year level criminology subjects for third year. Admission to the postgraduate diploma or fourth year honours in criminology for fourth year.

This subject involves an evaluation of contemporary criminological issues conducted in Australia and overseas. Students completing the subject should be able to evaluate recent research in terms of its adequacy of methodology and effectiveness in presentation. Case studies used in this subject vary from year to year.