CRIM11-116: Criminal Justice Systems and Procedures

Description

This subject considers the main institutions and agencies involved in criminal justice in Australia, namely police, courts and corrections. You will engage with descriptions and research data regarding these institutions and their procedures. You will develop personal and professional understanding of these agencies with reference to particular social groups and crime matters. The subject canvasses contemporary issues such as deaths in custody, the role of juries, mandatory sentencing, notification laws, forensic evidence and alternative justice procedures. 

Subject details

Type: Undergraduate Subject
Code: CRIM11-116
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Faculty of Society and Design
Semesters offered:
  • May 2025 [Standard Offering]
  • May 2026 [Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2025: $4,460.00
  • Commencing in 2026: $4,600.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $5,990.00
  • Commencing in 2026: $6,260.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the procedures involved in the justice system.
  2. Critically evaluate new developments in justice processes including alternative or therapeutic procedures.
  3. Construct an evidence-based argument about a contemporary justice issue or recent case study.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil
Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Restrictions:

Subject outlines

Subject dates

  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 23/03/2025
    Semester start: 19/05/2025
    Subject start: 19/05/2025
    Last enrolment: 01/06/2025
    Teaching census: 13/06/2025
    Withdraw - Financial: 14/06/2025
    Withdraw - Academic: 05/07/2025
  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 22/03/2026
    Semester start: 18/05/2026
    Subject start: 18/05/2026
    Last enrolment: 31/05/2026
    Teaching census: 12/06/2026
    Withdraw - Financial: 13/06/2026
    Withdraw - Academic: 04/07/2026
Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 23/03/2025
Semester start: 19/05/2025
Subject start: 19/05/2025
Last enrolment: 01/06/2025
Teaching census: 13/06/2025
Withdraw - Financial: 14/06/2025
Withdraw - Academic: 05/07/2025