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Victimology
UndergraduateUNE-CRIM1072025
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 12 Oct 2025
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Price from
- $2,351
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Victimology
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of historical and contemporary political and social debates related to the victims in the criminal justice system;
- demonstrate an understanding of theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of victimisation;
- critically evaluate various issues that affect different type of victims;
- demonstrate an understanding of the nature and extent of victimisation across different population groups and different types of crime; and
- communicate ideas and arguments effectively and coherently.
- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
When a crime occurs, there are typically two parties involved: the offender and a victim. In the past, the field of criminology often ignored the victim, however in the last few decades victims have been given renewed attention. In this subject, you will be introduced to the area of victimology by exploring various issues and discussions such as: the history of victimology; the rise of victim movement; the nature and extent of criminal victimisation; the victimisation of specific groups; the consequences of victimisation; the relationship between the victim and criminal justice system; and the victim's rights in the criminal justice system. The subject aims to provide you with a better understanding of where victims fit (and the role they play) in the criminal justice system and in the field of criminology more broadly. The subject will be relevant to you if you are seeking work, or aiming to future proof your career, in the criminal justice and legal system, human services (including social work) or the healthcare system.
Assessment 1: Online Participation - 1000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5;
Assessment 2: Online Quiz - 500 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5;
Assessment 3: Written Assessment - 1500 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5;
Assessment 4: Take Home Exam - 500 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5.- Assessment 2 - Quiz/Quizzes (15%)
- Assessment 3 - Written Assessment (35%)
- Assessment 4 - Take Home Exam (40%)
- Assessment 1 - Structured Participation (10%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- UNE-CRM-DEG-2025 - Bachelor of Criminology
Elective
- UNE-ART-DIP-2025 - Diploma in Arts
Others
Candidature in Diploma in Arts or Bachelor of Criminology
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media). Headset, including microphone (highly recommended). Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
- Other requirements -
Textbook requirements:
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
UndergraduateUNE-CRM-DEG
UndergraduateUNE-ART-DIP