Crime in Contemporary Contexts | Federation University

CRJUS1286 Crime in Contemporary Contexts

This unit provides students with the opportunity to engage with key issues and debates about the social construction of crime, types of crime and the inequities of the various responses to crime. Students will also learn to develop critical analytical skills by considering how crimes are reported in the media; the factors that inform how crime is presented and the impact of crime reporting on our understanding of crime prevalence. Students will engage with both academic literature and informed commentary and analysis about where crimes occur, who perpetrates crime and the impact of crime on society. Students will develop knowledge about the nexus of the resources required to address crime in contemporary Australian society and the consequential limitations of bringing some perpetrators to justice.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $2,175
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $997

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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