Law, Crime and Justice (1003CCJ)

This course introduces students to law, politics, and criminal justice in Australia. It explores how laws are made, the influence of politics on law reform, the role of the media, human rights protections, and criminal responsibility. It considers the historical treatment of First Nations peoples in Australia's legal system and the role that law plays in promoting justice and accountability. This knowledge provides a foundation for further study on criminal law and justice systems. Incompatible: CCJ13/CCJ103 Law Government and Justice

Course study information

Credit points (awarded)

10 (10)

Study level

Undergraduate

Student contribution band

Arrangements apply

New students (Non-grandfathered students)
Band 4

Grandfathered students
Band 2A

Usually available

Gold Coast Trimester 1Nathan Trimester 1Online Trimester 1Online Trimester 3

Course offerings and timetables

Convenor

Course profile is currently unavailable

Key dates

Course start date
3 March 2025
Last date to add a course
16 March 2025
Last date to drop a course without financial penalty (Census date)
31 March 2025
Last date to drop a course without academic failure
4 May 2025

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Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend the following Lecture/Tutorial combination
Lecture (10115) Open Monday 09:00 - 10:20
Weeks 1 - 6, 7 - 12
Online
Tutorial (10116) Open Friday 12:00 - 13:20
Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11
Online Automatically Enrolled
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend this Common Time
Common Time (10117) Open Thursday 12:00 - 13:20
Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12
Online Please refer to the Course site for further information.
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend one Pass Session
Pass Session (10121) Open Monday 11:00 - 11:50
Weeks 2 - 6, 7 - 12
Online
Pass Session (10120) Open Monday 08:00 - 08:50
Weeks 2 - 6, 7 - 12
Online
Pass Session (10119) Open Friday 11:00 - 11:50
Weeks 2 - 6, 7 - 12
Online
Pass Session (10118) Open Friday 13:30 - 14:20
Weeks 2 - 6, 7 - 12
Online

Convenor

Course profile is currently unavailable

Key dates

Course start date
3 March 2025
Last date to add a course
16 March 2025
Last date to drop a course without financial penalty (Census date)
31 March 2025
Last date to drop a course without academic failure
4 May 2025

Please view full class information for School of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend the following Lecture/Tutorial combination
Lecture (10110) Open Monday 09:00 - 10:20
Weeks 1 - 6, 7 - 12
Online
Tutorial (10111) Open Friday 09:00 - 10:20
Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11
N18 THEATRE 2
Central Theatres Complex
Nathan Campus
Automatically Enrolled
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend one Common Time
Common Time (16631) Full Thursday 12:00 - 13:20
Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12
Online
Common Time (10112) Open Monday 12:00 - 13:20
Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12
N22 THEATRE 1
Northern Theatres 1/2 Complex
Nathan Campus
Please refer to the Course site for further information.
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend one Pass Session
Pass Session (16574) Open Monday 11:00 - 11:50
Weeks 2 - 6, 7 - 12
Online
Pass Session (10114) Full Friday 12:00 - 12:50
Weeks 2 - 6, 7 - 12
N78 -1.22
Sir Samuel Griffith Building
Nathan Campus
Pass Session (10113) Full Friday 11:00 - 11:50
Weeks 2 - 6, 7 - 12
N78 -1.22
Sir Samuel Griffith Building
Nathan Campus

Convenor

Course profile is currently unavailable

Key dates

Course start date
3 March 2025
Last date to add a course
16 March 2025
Last date to drop a course without financial penalty (Census date)
31 March 2025
Last date to drop a course without academic failure
4 May 2025

Please view full class information for School of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Class Availability When Where Notes
You must enrol in the following Lecture/Tutorial combination
Lecture (10106) Open Monday 09:00 - 10:20
Weeks 1 - 6, 7 - 12
Tutorial (10107) Open Monday 13:00 - 14:20
Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11
G06 1.04
Academic 2
Gold Coast Campus
Automatically Enrolled
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend one Common Time
Common Time (16630) Full Thursday 12:00 - 13:20
Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12
Online
Common Time (10108) Open Wednesday 13:00 - 14:20
Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12
G40 AUDITORIUM
Griffith Health Centre
Gold Coast Campus
Please refer to the Course site for further information.
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend one Pass Session
Pass Session (16573) Open Monday 11:00 - 11:50
Weeks 2 - 6, 7 - 12
Online
Pass Session (10109) Open Monday 17:00 - 17:50
Weeks 2 - 6, 7 - 12
G06 1.12
Academic 2
Gold Coast Campus

Convenor

Key dates

Course start date
4 November 2024
Last date to add a course
17 November 2024
Last date to drop a course without financial penalty (Census date)
2 December 2024
Last date to drop a course without academic failure
12 January 2025

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Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend this Tutorial
Tutorial (70014) Open Thursday 16:30 - 17:50
Weeks 1 - 7, 8 - 12
Online Attendance recommended but sessions recorded
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend one Pass Session
Pass Session (70018) Open Friday 14:00 - 14:50
Weeks 1 - 7, 8 - 12
Online PASS attendance recommended to enhance academic performance
Pass Session (70017) Thursday 12:00 - 12:50
Weeks 1 - 7, 8 - 12
Online PASS attendance recommended to enhance academic performance
Pass Session (70016) Open Wednesday 10:00 - 10:50
Weeks 1 - 7, 8 - 12
Online PASS attendance recommended to enhance academic performance
Pass Session (70015) Monday 14:00 - 14:50
Weeks 1 - 7, 8 - 12
Online PASS attendance recommended to enhance academic performance