SOCU2119 Criminological Theory (RMIT University): rated 4.3/5 overall across 3 reviews collected on RMIT Wall.
SOCU2119 is a RMIT University course taught by the College of Design and Social Context in Global, Urban and Social Studies. This page brings together its handbook details and what RMIT students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 犯罪学理论
Type: Undergraduate course
Credit points: 12
Subject area: Global, Urban and Social Studies
Faculty: College of Design and Social Context
Level: Undergraduate
Handbook year: 2026
In this course, you will consider a range of historical and contemporary theoretical explanations of crime and processes of criminalisation, which draw from a variety of disciplines including classical philosophy, positivist science, sociology, economics and politics. The main focus of this course is on the ways that people come to conceptualise crime in society, and the way that these conceptualisations shape who and what is criminalised.
SOCU2119 has 3 scored reviews: overall 4.3/5 · usefulness 4.3 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 3 StudentVIP reviews (average 4.3 stars).
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Q: Is SOCU2119 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 3 reviews: usefulness 4.3/5, overall 4.3/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches SOCU2119, and when is it offered?
A: SOCU2119 is taught by the College of Design and Social Context. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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