undergraduate

Year 1 - Semester 1
Credit Points
CRI1102 Quantitative Research Methods in
Criminology and Justice 15
CRI1111 Law and Order 15
CRI1103 Criminology 15
Minor / Elective Program 1 15
Year 1 - Semester 2
CRI1104 The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour 15
CRI1105 Psychology and Criminal Justice 15
CRI1106 Minority Groups as Offenders and Victims 15
Minor / Elective Program 2 15
Year 2 - Semester 1
CRI2101 Professional Skills - Case Management 15
CRI2102 Qualitative Research Methods in
Criminology and Justice 15
CRI2103 Correctional Studies - Theory and Practice 15
Minor / Elective Program 3 15
Year 2 - Semester 2
CRI2104 Professional Skills - Counselling and
Managing Conflict 15
CRI2105 The Family and Family Law 15
Plus one unit selected from :
CRI2106 Victimology 15
CRI2107 Foundations of Criminal Law 15
Minor / Elective Program 4 15
Year 3 - Semester 1
CRI3101 Professional Ethics 15
Plus two units selected from:
CRI3103 Juvenile Justice 15
CRI3104 Organised Crime 15
CRI3105 Community Corrections (Theory and Practice) 15
LAW4130 Innocence Project** 15
Minor / Elective Program 5 15
** LAW4130 acceptance into this unit is by application only.
Year 3 - Semester 2
CRI3102 Indigenous Offenders and Victims 15
Faculty of Business and Law Academic Skills Centre
Two units selected from the following list:
CRI3106 Media and Justice 15
CRI3107 Offender Profiling 15
CRI3108 Justice and Forensic Science 15
CRI3109 International Human Rights 15
CRI3110 Workplace Practicum* 15
CRI3111 Workplace Practicum* 15
LAW4130 Innocence Project** 15
Minor / Elective Program 6 15
* CRI3110 and CRI3111 must be completed in the final semester of
study following consultation with the Practicum Coordinator. Both units
must be taken in the same semester.
** LAW4130 acceptance into this unit is by application only.
Elective Units
CRI1100 Essential Skills for University Study
in Criminology and Law 15
PSY1101 Introduction to Psychology 15
LAW1100 Legal Framework I 15
YWK1220 Youth Issues 15
CSV1101 Introduction to Community Work 15
SCY1117 Intelligence Foundations 15
ADS1151 Addiction Studies: Fundamental Concepts 15
ADS2253 Addiction Studies: Processes of Change 15
SCY2112 Counterterrorism 15
SCH2143 Forensic Skills 15
ADS3458 Addiction Studies: Preventive Practice 15
Careers
Youth Justice Officer, Family Law Case Worker, Child
Protection Case Worker, Corrections Officer, Police Officer,
Customs Officer, Security Officer.
See more course information:
reachyourpotential.com.au/courses/G81
Bachelor of Forensic
Investigation
K09 - JO
Duration: 3 Years
Develops educated practitioners possessing academic
knowledge and practical skills in forensic investigations
supported by key law and justice subjects. It will suit students
seeking a rigorous and relevant academic program of study
containing a high level of practical skills.
Students will also acquire the skills that are required for entry
level positions in Criminology, Justice and Science professions.
Facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the nature of
Criminology, Justice, Law and Science as they relate to forensic
investigations.
Course Structure
Requires the completion of 24 units / 360 credit points
Year 1 - Semester 1
Credit Points
LAW1113 Criminal Law I 15
CRI1102 Quantitative Research Methods in
Criminology and Justice 15
LAW1600 Legal Writing and Research 15
SCI1187 Form and Function in Biology 15
or
SCC1123 Chemistry for the Life Sciences* 15
* Students who have not completed either Year 12 Chemistry, or
equivalent should enrol into SCC1123 Chemistry for the Life Sciences
instead of SCI1187 Form and Function in Biology.
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