CRIM20007 Cybercrime and Digital Criminology
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2.5 class hours a week
Is CRIM20007 hard?
CRIM20007: Easier. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2.5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Crime and harm online, from hacking and phishing to image-based abuse, why it is hard to police, and how victims seek justice online.
After it you can
- Describe the main types of cybercrime
- Explain why online harm is hard to prevent
- Assess how the internet can help victims
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Reports and essays 100%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 3 students on StudentVIP (2020–2022)
- All three reviewers (2020-2022) found the content on cybercrime engaging and recommended it, especially if you are interested in how crime and the internet intersect.
- Assessments were called fair with good feedback available, but one 2022 reviewer warned the very top marks are reserved for near-publishable work.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is CRIM20007 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking CRIM20007?
- No prerequisites.
- Does CRIM20007 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Reports and essays 100%.
- Is CRIM20007 hard?
- From 3 student reviews on StudentVIP: All three reviewers (2020-2022) found the content on cybercrime engaging and recommended it, especially if you are interested in how crime and the internet intersect.
- What do students say about CRIM20007?
- All three reviewers (2020-2022) found the content on cybercrime engaging and recommended it, especially if you are interested in how crime and the internet intersect. Assessments were called fair with good feedback available, but one 2022 reviewer warned the very top marks are reserved for near-publishable work.
- How many class hours a week does CRIM20007 have?
- 2.5 h a week in class
- Can I take CRIM20007 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- Can I rate CRIM20007?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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