2018 Masterclass - Investigative Criminology
This course is a masterclass in the work of a visiting distinguished scholar or public policy practitioner of crime and regulation. Students read the distinguished visitor's work, and hear the 'story behind the story' of how that scholarship or policy intervention was conceived and carried out. Using theories and methodological insights gained from their Master in Crime and Regulation, students interrogate and critique the instructor's work and then apply frameworks or insights from that to their own coursework, research or professional practice.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:- Understand and analyse the principles and protocols of investigative criminology;
- Critically review the principles of forensic science, their application and limitations in
criminal investigation; - Compare and test the different approaches to investigative interviewing;
- Interrogate ethics, bias and uncertainty in the context of criminal investigations;
- Appraise and critique various investigative policy and practice responses to forensic science;
- Evaluate, interpret and apply theory and practice to case examples.
Other Information
This course is offered as an intensive masterclass, with presentations by the visiting instructor followed by student presentations of their own work, using that scholar's or practitioner's framework or animating theories. Masterclasses also typically involve mediated discussion and debate, anchored by a host ANU academic.Investigative Criminology
In Winter session, 2018, the Masterclass will be on Investigative Criminology. The purpose of this course is to provide an understanding of investigative criminology as an interdisciplinary field within criminology. The course introduces theory and practice from the disciplines of criminology, forensic science and criminal investigation. This course aims to introduce students to the theoretical and practical problems behind the use of behavioral science in the investigation of crime. The focus is on micro rather than macro-level aspects of this interdisciplinary approach and on the foreground rather than background of criminal activity. Investigative principles and processes are illustrated through case based problem based learning. The content includes topics associated with forensic science, crime scene analysis, investigative interviewing and serious crime cases but approached through the framework of investigative principles and processes. The course will also examine ethics, bias and uncertainty in the context of the course material and finally the course will explore contemporary issues and emerging developments in investigative criminology.
Indicative Assessment
- Online open book quiz (20%)
- Case study analysis:
Part 1 - group presentation: with discussion of case study topics (20%)
Part 2 - individual paper: case study individual papers (1500 word) (15%) - Major assignment: 4000-word essay (45%)
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Workload
The course will be delivered intensively over the course of 5 days and will be supplemented by pre-reading, a reflection exercise and a consolidating assignment amounting to 130 coursework hours in total.Preliminary Reading
There is no compulsory text book set for the course in Investigative Criminology.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 3
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $4320 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $5760 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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