Criminology and Criminal Justice Research Methods (3012CCJ)

This course is designed to teach students the logic of research methodology in the social sciences. Students will learn how to articulate a researchable problem, formulate research hypotheses, logically determine what research methodology provides the best avenue to test these hypotheses, and carry out research. Students will also develop the necessary skills to analyse and write criminal justice policies. Prior Assumed: 2009CCJ Quantitative Methods for Social Research (formerly Statistics for Social Research); Prerequisites: Completion of 120CP; Co-requisites: NIL; Incompatible: 7022CCJ / CCJ722 Research and Evaluation Methods; CCJ312 / CCJ32 / 3012CCJ Social Science Research Methods.

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 1Mt Gravatt Trimester 1Online Trimester 1Online Trimester 3

Course offerings and timetables

Convenor

Key dates

Course start date
4 March 2024
Last date to add a course
17 March 2024
Last date to drop a course without financial penalty (Census date)
1 April 2024
Last date to drop a course without academic failure
5 May 2024

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Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend this Online Session
Online Session (10126) Tuesday 10:00 - 11:50
Weeks 1, 3, 5, 8, 10
Online

Convenor

Key dates

Course start date
4 March 2024
Last date to add a course
17 March 2024
Last date to drop a course without financial penalty (Census date)
1 April 2024
Last date to drop a course without academic failure
5 May 2024

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Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend this Lecture
Lecture (16507) Monday 09:00 - 10:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
M06 2.07
Education Building
Mt Gravatt Campus
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend one Tutorial
Tutorial (10125) Monday 15:00 - 16:50
Weeks 1, 3, 5, 8, 10
M10 2.15
Social Sciences Building
Mt Gravatt Campus
Tutorial (10124) Full Monday 11:00 - 12:50
Weeks 1, 3, 5, 8, 10
M24 2.40
Psychology Building
Mt Gravatt Campus

Convenor

Key dates

Course start date
4 March 2024
Last date to add a course
17 March 2024
Last date to drop a course without financial penalty (Census date)
1 April 2024
Last date to drop a course without academic failure
5 May 2024

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Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend this Lecture
Lecture (16506) Open Tuesday 08:00 - 09:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 8
G06 2.05
Academic 2
Gold Coast Campus
Tuesday 08:00 - 09:50
Week 9
G23 2.07A
Multimedia Building
Gold Coast Campus
Tuesday 08:00 - 09:50
Weeks 10 - 12
G06 2.05
Academic 2
Gold Coast Campus
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend this Tutorial
Tutorial (10122) Open Wednesday 12:00 - 13:50
Weeks 1, 3, 5, 8, 10
G30 1.13
Arts & Education
Gold Coast Campus

Convenor

Key dates

Course start date
6 November 2023
Last date to add a course
19 November 2023
Last date to drop a course without financial penalty (Census date)
4 December 2023
Last date to drop a course without academic failure
14 January 2024

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Class Availability When Where Notes
You must enrol in this Class
Class (71163) Open Weeks 1 - 7, Mid-Trimester Break, 8 - Exam week Course attendance and other requirements will be provided via Course Profile and/or Learning@Griffith.