Environmental Criminology
Single subject — no qualification is awarded on completion. Credits toward the qualifications listed below.
This subject is FEE-HELP eligible, so eligible students can defer the $2,226 fee as a government loan and pay nothing upfront.
Fees and funding are indicative only. Confirm your eligibility and final costs with the provider.
About this subject
This subject offers a focused exploration into the realm of environmental criminology, a branch of criminology that examines the role of the immediate physical environment in influencing the potential for criminal activity. Environmental criminology operates on the principle that the environment can shape, facilitate, or hinder criminal behaviour, thus playing a crucial role in understanding and preventing crime. Unlike traditional schools of criminology that may concentrate on the sociological or psychological aspects of criminal behaviour, environmental criminology places a significant emphasis on the spatial and temporal distribution of criminal events in relation to the environment. The subject will be particularly beneficial for students aspiring to operational or policy positions in crime prevention and control. It provides a practical approach to these ends, equipping students with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively address and mitigate crime through environmental strategies. By understanding the intricate relationship between the environment and criminal behaviour, students will gain valuable insights applicable to real-world scenarios in crime prevention and policy formulation.
Environmental Criminology is a standalone subject at Griffith University in QLD. Completing it does not award a qualification. Credit may apply toward the qualifications listed on this page.
No qualification credit mapping has been indexed for this subject yet. The provider may still grant credit toward a related award — confirm with Griffith University before enrolling.
Griffith University is the awarding provider. Recorded study modes are Online. Typical duration is listed as 13 weeks. The subject is listed at 25 credit points. Eligible students may defer fees through FEE-HELP.
Details on this page are compiled from the provider's published subject information and government registers. Fees, intakes and credit rules can change — confirm current details with Griffith University before enrolling.
Listing facts
- Type
- Single subject
- National code
- GRF-CCJ301
- Field of education
- Information technology
- Provider
- Griffith University
- Credit points
- 25
- Study mode
- Online
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Qualifications listed
- 0
- FEE-HELP
- Eligible
Prerequisites
Prior study required