This unit has been discontinued.
Open to students of Law, Criminology, Sociology, Police Studies or Psychology.
University of Tasmania students who meet the requisites may enrol via eStudent if they have confirmed with their Faculty that the unit fits within their degree structure.
The University will accept applications from students who meet the requisites and are studying in these disciplines at other universities. They can apply to enrol on a cross-institutional study basis towards their degree. Cross-institutional study application forms and guidelines can be downloaded from the Forms website: http://www.utas.edu.au/enrolments/forms-and-files
Introduction
Sex Crimes and Criminals is an applied, interdisciplinary unit taught by criminal lawyers, psychologists and criminologists. It examines the nature and prevalence of sex crimes, impacts upon survivors ('victims') and the profiles of sex offenders.
The unit explores key challenges facing the criminal justice system in responding to sexual offending, including public attitudes, difficulties associated with detection and prosecution, and complexities driven by digital technology.
This unit is designed for students of law, criminology, police studies, psychology and sociology – tomorrow's lawyers, policy makers, police officers, psychologists, social workers and researchers.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Sex Crimes and Criminals |
|---|---|
| Unit code | LAW658 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Law |
| Discipline | Law |
| Coordinator | Dr Helen Cockburn |
| Teaching staff | Dr Jeremy Prichard, Dr Helen Cockburn, Dr Caroline Spiranovic and Dr David Plater |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
Completion of 200 pts of university study (ie 16 x 12.5pt units). This unit is open to students of Law, Criminology, Sociology, Police Studies or Psychology.
Teaching
| Assessment | E-portfolio (33%), 1,500 assignment (33%), 3 hour closed book exam (34%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Flexible Study Options
Online
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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