Course Details
Understanding Crime
Course Code CRIM581
EFTS 0.1250
Points 15.00
Level 5
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Prescriptor
An introduction to criminological theories that seek to explain why people commit crimes in order to develop a critical understanding of how historical, social, and cultural contexts inform and shape theory development.
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Qualifications
The course is available as part of the following qualifications.
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  AK3704   Bachelor of Arts   (BA)
360.00
  AK2002   Certificate in Arts   (CertArts)
60.00
  AK2001   Diploma in Arts   (DipArts)
120.00
  AK1288   Graduate Diploma in Arts   (GradDipArts)
120.00
  AK1289   Graduate Certificate in Arts   (GradCertArts)
60.00
  ICE1   Individual Course Enrolment   (ICE)
0.00
  INEXCH1   International Exchange (Inbound)   (INEXCH)
0.00
  SABRD1   Study Abroad   (Study Abroad)
0.00
Timetable
2026, Semester 2 Standard
Class Stream Starting Ending Day Time Room
CRIM581/W201  A  15-Jul-2026  14-Oct-2026  WED  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WA220 
    15-Jul-2026  14-Oct-2026  WED  2:00 PM - 3:00 PM  WF314 
CRIM581/W202  A  15-Jul-2026  14-Oct-2026  WED  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WA220 
    16-Jul-2026  15-Oct-2026  THU  4:00 PM - 5:00 PM  WF302 
CRIM581/W203  A  15-Jul-2026  14-Oct-2026  WED  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WA220 
    15-Jul-2026  14-Oct-2026  WED  3:00 PM - 4:00 PM  WF314 
CRIM581/W204  A  15-Jul-2026  14-Oct-2026  WED  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WA220 
    17-Jul-2026  16-Oct-2026  FRI  11:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WF404 
CRIM581/W205  A  15-Jul-2026  14-Oct-2026  WED  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WA220 
    17-Jul-2026  16-Oct-2026  FRI  3:00 PM - 4:00 PM  WF204 
CRIM581/W250  A  15-Jul-2026  14-Oct-2026  WED  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WA220 
    15-Jul-2026  14-Oct-2026  WED  5:00 PM - 6:00 PM  WG609 
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