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CRJUS3478 Victims in the Criminal Justice System

In this course, students will explore, through victimology theory, the impact of and type of victimisation perpetrated against victims and society; why some groups in society are more likely to be victims of crime and the differing societal response to victims of crime, based on gender, age or crime type. The course examines contemporary state, national and international debates about the role of victims in the criminal justice system, including opportunities to compare the role of victims in the adversarial and inquisitorial justice systems. The course will provide students with the opportunity to explore and critically review the criminal justice system¿s response to victims from the point of victimisation to finalisation at court. Students will also explore the legislative, policy, programmatic and service responses to victims in Victoria and other Australian jurisdictions including Human Rights frameworks, and the role of Victims Commissioners. Content will also include an historical and contemporary overview of the changing role of victims and the responses of the Criminal Justice System to adult and vulnerable victims, including children. Indigenous perspectives about current debates and issues will be embedded within the course.

Credit points
15
EFTSL
0.125
Band
Band4(GF1)

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) unit fee

A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is one that is subsidised by the Australian Government, which means students only pay the student contribution amount of the tuition fee. CSPs are only available to eligible domestic students.

The student contribution amount depends on the unit and how much funding the Government provides. Each unit is classified into a band based on its discipline (which may be different to your overall course discipline).   

2025 student contribution amount: $2,124


2025 grandfathered student contribution amount (for students who commenced before 1 Jan 2021*): $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.

Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways 

For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands, the student contribution amount is determined by the accredited course. Visit our CSP page for further information, including a list of accredited courses. Students not studying in an accredited course will pay the fees listed above. 

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