992225 Global Crime, Justice and Security
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Credit points: 6 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
Requisite(s): 992229 Sustainability and Global Governance AND 992223 The Future of the International Order AND 992230 Intercultural and International Communication AND 992227 Reframing International Political Economy
Description
Understanding the critical role of global crime and security in the international system is essential for professionals to effectively address global security challenges such as terrorism, organised crime, and cyber threats. This subject provides students with the opportunity to study global developments in the field of criminology, criminal justice, policing and security. Through a multidisciplinary approach, students explore the complex nature of global developments in criminology, criminal justice, policing and security, and how these issues are interconnected in a globalised world. The subject equips students with the theoretical and practical tools to critically analyse the causes, patterns, and effects of crime, justice, and security-related matters in a global context and the key challenges that policymakers and law enforcement agencies face in preventing, disrupting, and reducing global crimes. The subject is organised around three overarching themes: 1. the criminogenics of increased flow of goods, money and people; 2. the international cooperation in the field of crime control and crime prevention; and 3. the institutionalisation of international responses to global crimes, and emerging discourses focused on justice and security. Through a range of case studies and practical examples, students gain a critical understanding of the complexities of global crime, justice, and security, and the range of challenges they pose for criminology, international relations, and the broader social sciences.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
| a. | Apply advanced understanding of contemporary debates and theoretical perspectives on crime, justice and security in a global context |
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| b. | Develop information, research and analytic skills relevant to crime, justice and security in a global context |
| c. | Analyse legal frameworks, criminal justice, policing, government and non-government responses to crime, justice and security in a global context |
| d. | Evaluate domestic and international policy and practice that informs and shapes the response to crime, justice and security in a global context |
| e. | Communicate effectively about the complexities of crime, justice and security in a global context that is industry relevant |