Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice (1013CCJ)

This course introduces students to the disciplines of criminology and criminal justice. It begins with an examination of the nature of crime and how it is defined and measured in contemporary society. The course then provides an overview of the impact of criminological theories on our understanding of crime problems and the implications for criminal justice responses. Incompatible: 1005CCJ An Introduction to Crime, CCJ15 An Introduction to Crime and CCJ113 Introduction to Criminology and Criminal 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 one Tutorial
Tutorial (12023) Open Wednesday 10:30 - 11:50
Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11
N79 1.05A/B
Engineering Tech and Aviation
Nathan Campus
Tutorial (12022) Open Wednesday 09:00 - 10:20
Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11
N79 1.05A/B
Engineering Tech and Aviation
Nathan Campus
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend one Common Time
Common Time (16644) Open Thursday 12:00 - 13:20
Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12
Online
Common Time (12024) 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 (16586) Open Thursday 09:00 - 09:50
Weeks 2 - 6, 7 - 12
Online
Pass Session (12027) Open Wednesday 13:00 - 13:50
Weeks 2 - 6, 7 - 12
N53 -1.24
Willett Centre
Nathan Campus
Pass Session (12026) Open Wednesday 11:00 - 11:50
Weeks 2 - 6, 7 - 12
N53 -1.23
Willett Centre
Nathan Campus
Pass Session (12025) Open Wednesday 08:00 - 08:50
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

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Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend this Tutorial
Tutorial (12019) Open Friday 12:00 - 13:20
Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11
G42 2.17
Griffith Business School
Gold Coast Campus
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend one Common Time
Common Time (16643) Open Thursday 12:00 - 13:20
Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12
Online
Common Time (12020) 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 (16585) Open Thursday 09:00 - 09:50
Weeks 2 - 6, 7 - 12
Online
Pass Session (12021) Open Friday 14:00 - 14:50
Weeks 2 - 6, 7 - 12
G42 3.05
Griffith Business School
Gold Coast 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 attend this Tutorial
Tutorial (12028) Open Thursday 14:00 - 15:20
Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11
Online
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend this Common Time
Common Time (12029) 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 (12031) Open Thursday 09:00 - 09:50
Weeks 2 - 6, 7 - 12
Online
Pass Session (12030) Open Thursday 15:30 - 16:20
Weeks 2 - 6, 7 - 12
Online

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 (70379) Tuesday 14:30 - 15:50
Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11
Online Attendance recommended but sessions recorded

Convenor

Key dates

Course start date
15 July 2024
Last date to add a course
28 July 2024
Last date to drop a course without financial penalty (Census date)
12 August 2024
Last date to drop a course without academic failure
15 September 2024

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Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend this Lecture
Lecture (42002) Thursday 15:00 - 16:20
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
Online
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend one Pass Session
Pass Session (42005) Open Tuesday 16:00 - 16:50
Weeks 2 - 4, 5 - 12
Online
Pass Session (42004) Monday 10:00 - 10:50
Weeks 2 - 4, 5 - 12
Online
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend this Workshop
Workshop (42003) Monday 13:00 - 14:20
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
Online

Convenor

Key dates

Course start date
15 July 2024
Last date to add a course
28 July 2024
Last date to drop a course without financial penalty (Census date)
12 August 2024
Last date to drop a course without academic failure
15 September 2024

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Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend this Lecture
Lecture (41988) Open Thursday 15:00 - 16:20
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
Online
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend one Pass Session
Pass Session (41994) Open Tuesday 16:00 - 16:50
Weeks 2 - 4, 5 - 12
Online
Pass Session (41993) Open Monday 10:00 - 10:50
Weeks 2 - 4, 5 - 12
Online
Pass Session (41992) Thursday 17:00 - 17:50
Weeks 2 - 4, 5 - 12
G30 2.15
Arts & Education
Gold Coast Campus
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend one Workshop
Workshop (41991) Open Wednesday 12:30 - 13:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
G01 1.12
Academic 1
Gold Coast Campus
Workshop (41990) Open Wednesday 11:00 - 12:20
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
G01 1.12
Academic 1
Gold Coast Campus

Convenor

Key dates

Course start date
15 July 2024
Last date to add a course
28 July 2024
Last date to drop a course without financial penalty (Census date)
12 August 2024
Last date to drop a course without academic failure
15 September 2024

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Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend this Lecture
Lecture (41995) Open Thursday 15:00 - 16:20
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
Online
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend one Pass Session
Pass Session (42001) Open Tuesday 16:00 - 16:50
Weeks 2 - 4, 5 - 12
Online
Pass Session (42000) Open Monday 10:00 - 10:50
Weeks 2 - 4, 5 - 12
Online
Pass Session (41999) Open Thursday 14:00 - 14:50
Weeks 2 - 4, 5 - 12
M10 2.23
Social Sciences Building
Mt Gravatt Campus
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend this Workshop
Workshop (41998) Open Tuesday 13:00 - 14:20
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
M09 0.108
Arts and Music Building
Mt Gravatt Campus