CRIM30012 Law in Social Theory
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 40%: mostly coursework
- About 2 class hours a week
Is CRIM30012 hard?
CRIM30012: About average. Makes it easier: Only 2 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Theories of what law does in society, including feminist, postcolonial and Indigenous views, tested on real cases.
After it you can
- Describe major social theories of law
- Weigh what each theory explains and misses
- Apply theory to current justice and crime issues
What you need first
None
Can’t be taken together with
- SOLS30001
How it’s assessed
Assignments 60%, Final exam 40%
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Quick answers
- When is CRIM30012 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking CRIM30012?
- No prerequisites.
- Does CRIM30012 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 60%, Final exam 40%.
- How many class hours a week does CRIM30012 have?
- 2 h a week in class
- Can I take CRIM30012 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 CRIM30012?
- 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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