CRIM30001 Crime and Public Policy
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2.5 class hours a week
Is CRIM30001 hard?
CRIM30001: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. 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
How crime and justice policy gets made in Australia and elsewhere, and how to turn research into policy advice.
After it you can
- Explain the theory behind public policy in Australia
- Identify challenges in making and reforming policy
- Prepare a policy brief based on research
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Assignments 100%
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Quick answers
- When is CRIM30001 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking CRIM30001?
- No prerequisites.
- Does CRIM30001 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 100%.
- How many class hours a week does CRIM30001 have?
- 2.5 h a week in class
- Can I take CRIM30001 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate CRIM30001?
- 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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