CRI20001 · Swinburne University of Technology
Policing: Systems and Practice
- Credit points
- 12.5
- Level
- 2
- Workload
- ≈ 13 h / week
- Faculty
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
What it covers
This subject provides students with an overview of policing in a criminological context. Students gain an understanding of the breadth of the field of policing, including historical, international and methodologies, as well as a critical engagement with policing practices. Students also develop an appreciation of the importance of theoretical models when applying a critical analysis to policing.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Online Discussion | Individual | 20% |
| Essay | Individual | 50% |
| Poster | Individual | 30% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | Hawthorn | On campus |
| Teaching Period 3 | Online | Online |