This set of four units provides a comprehensive and in depth survey of all aspects of crime prevention. Students will gain a deep understanding of key theories, critiques and approaches, which will provide the groundwork for exciting and innovative evidence-based projects in social and environmental prevention. The practical and ethical considerations of crime prevention policy, planning, implementation and evaluation will be considered throughout the unit.
To attain the Crime Prevention specialisation, students must complete the following:48 credit points of core units
A full course is made up of several smaller topics or subjects. These are referred to as 'units'.
Most courses have compulsory 'core' units, as well as optional units.
'Credit points' are the value that each unit contributes towards your course.
Most units at VU are worth 12 credit points. You will need to complete the required course credit points to graduate.
This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.