Program Overview

Introduction to the Crime and Criminal Justice Unit

The Crime and Criminal Justice unit, coded as HGA107, is an introductory course that focuses on sociological approaches to crime and the criminal justice system. The objective of this unit is to understand research and debates about the criminal justice system, patterns of crime, the relationship between specific social groups and the criminal justice system, and responses to crime.

Unit Details

• Unit name: Crime and Criminal Justice
• Unit code: HGA107
• Credit points: 12.5
• College/School: Arts and Society, Humanities and Social Sciences
• Discipline: Sociology and Criminology
• Coordinator: Doctor Michael Guerzoni
• Available as an elective: Yes
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Introductory

Sustainable Development Goals

The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Availability

The unit is available in the following locations and study periods:

• Location: Hobart, Launceston, Online
• Study period: Semester 2
• Attendance options: On-campus, Off-Campus
• Available to: Domestic students, International students

Key Dates

• Study Period: Semester 2
• Start date: 6/7/2026
• Census date: 28/7/2026
• WW date: 31/8/2026
• End date: 25/10/2026

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

• Apply criminological terms and concepts in the study of crime and criminal justice
• Analyse the roles, functions, policies, and practices of various institutions of the criminal justice system
• Critically reflect on their values and perceptions relating to crime and criminal justice
• Communicate their ideas clearly in verbal and written forms

Fee Information

• Field of Education:
• Commencing Student Contribution: $2,174.00
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: $1,020.00
• Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution: Not applicable
• Domestic Full Fee: $2,562.00

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

Students cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

• HGA206
• HGA306

Teaching

• Teaching Pattern: On Campus - Weekly (online) lectures or equivalent (pre-recorded, 1.5 hours) and weekly face-to-face tutorial (2 hours)
• Off Campus: Weekly (online) lectures or equivalent (pre-recorded, 1.5 hours) and weekly online tutorials or participation in discussion boards (2 hours)
• Assessment:
  • Tutorial Participation (10%)
  • Essay (30%)
  • Reflection (30%)
  • Take-home exam (30%)
• Timetable: View the lecture timetable, View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

• Required: Textbook: White, R., Perrone, S., Howes, L. (2019). Crime, Criminality and Criminal Justice, 3rd edition, Docklands: OUP

The University reserves the right to amend or remove courses and unit availabilities, as appropriate.