COURSE INFORMATION
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The Master of Criminology and Justice has been designed to offer guided study to help generate new knowledge and understandings of how to manage complex social issues related to policing, justice and security. Issues from simple law enforcement to complex social management are explored.
This course supports the student through a research study and in preparing a 10,000 word project that shows competence in the ability to conduct a study and write a paper. The paper will demonstrate theoretical coherence, appropriate use of the research method chosen, ethical conduct of the study and data collection, correct analysis of data, appropriate deduction of the conclusions and its relevance to justice, criminology, compliance or law enforcement. Learning will be independent and supervision will be in group and individual settings.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor degree or equivalent prior learning including at least five years appropriate professional experience.
Advanced standing may be relevant on a case-by-case basis regarding the constituent units of the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma.
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COURSE LOCATION This course is available on Joondalup Campus. |
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MODE OF STUDY This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode. |
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MODE OF DELIVERY This course is available in the following mode of delivery - Online. |
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COURSE STRUCTURE
Students must complete a minimum of 180 points (10 units). Students are encouraged to seek guidance from the Student Information Officer when choosing Stage 1 units.
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Stage 1
Combination 1
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ADS5103 |
Understanding Addictive Behaviour |
20 | | ADS5204 |
Addiction Studies: The Policy and Practice of Prevention |
20 | | CRI5600 |
Drug and Alcohol Prevention and Harm Minimisation: The Role of Police |
15 | CRI5601 |
Essential Communication Skills for Justice Practice |
15 | OR |
CRI5605 |
Communication for Law Enforcement and Compliance |
15 | |
Combination 2
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CRI5601 |
Essential Communication Skills for Justice Practice |
15 | OR |
CRI5605 |
Communication for Law Enforcement and Compliance |
15 | CRI5602 |
Justice Policy Development and Evaluation |
15 | CRI5603 |
Pivotal Issues in Criminology and Justice |
15 | Plus one elective approved by course coordinator. |
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Combination 3
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CRI5605 |
Communication for Law Enforcement and Compliance |
15 | CRI5113 |
Investigation Management in Law Enforcement and Compliance |
15 | CRI5604 |
Information Gathering and Intelligence Analysis |
15 | LAW5605 |
Law of Evidence |
15 | Or other level 5 unit approved by course coordinator. |
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Stage 2
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CRI5606 |
Applied Quantitative Data Analysis |
15 | CRI5607 |
Applied Qualitative Data Analysis |
15 | OR two equivalent research methods units by arrangement with the course coordinator. |
JUS5101 |
The Justice Environment |
15 | AND one level 5 elective unit by arrangement with the course coordinator. |
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Stage 3
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CRI5610 |
Master of Criminology and Justice Project Development |
30 | | CRI5620 |
Master of Criminology and Justice Project |
30 | | |
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Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005) | | For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website: | http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity |
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 31/03/2008 VET: 31/03/2008