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Unit description

Provides students with an introduction to the principles of criminal law which includes a discussion of the application of these principles in respect of major crimes, and the procedures with which these crimes are prosecuted and defended.

Unit content

Module 1: Definition of crime and investigation

Module 2: Pre-trial

Module 3: Trials

Module 4: Sentencing and appeals

Module 5: Offences

Module 6: Defences 

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1demonstrate an understanding of the general principles of criminal responsibility
2demonstrate a working knowledge of the process by which charges are brought before the criminal courts and identify the personnel and agencies in the criminal process
3apply legal problem solving methodology to resolve legal problems and justify a conclusion
4identify the uses and limitations of criminal law and procedure in society.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. demonstrate an understanding of the general principles of criminal responsibility
  2. demonstrate a working knowledge of the process by which charges are brought before the criminal courts and identify the personnel and agencies in the criminal process
  3. apply legal problem solving methodology to resolve legal problems and justify a conclusion
  4. identify the uses and limitations of criminal law and procedure in society.

Teaching and assessment

Notice

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Fee information

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