Overview
Crime Science is a major that focuses on the current developments of scientific methods and evidence, in the study of crime. It is about four primary elements – knowledge of current scientific methods for crime detection, investigation, and prevention; the development of new methods of investigation; the validation and/or evaluation … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Structure
24 credit points
Major24 credit points
Available in courses
B1347 - Bachelor of Criminology / Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
B1362 - Bachelor of Criminology / Bachelor of Communication
B1345 - Bachelor of Criminology
B1416 - Bachelor of Psychology / Bachelor of Criminology
H1273 - Bachelor of Laws Honours / Bachelor of Criminology
B1366 - Bachelor of Criminology / Bachelor of Global Security
B1418 - Bachelor of Forensic Science
B1346 - Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Criminology
B1360 - Bachelor of Criminology / Bachelor of Science
Admission requirements
Entry requirements (onshore)
English language requirements
Learning outcomes
1.
[Knowledge] Describe current scientific methods of crime detection, investigation, and prevention.
2.
[Knowledge] Discuss the development of new methods of crime investigation.
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[Application] Rely on scientific methods of crime investigation to validate and/or evaluate methods of crime science investigation (current/novel).
4.
[Application] Apply scientific methods of crime investigation to specific crime cases.
5.
[Skills] Produce case reports suitable for a professional audience.
6.
[Professional Ethics] Discuss professional confidentiality and ethics required in the workplace.
Professional outcomes
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