CRIM2602 Crime, Punishment and Society (University of Sydney): rated 4.0/5 overall across 1 review collected on USYD Wall.
CRIM2602 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in Sociology and Criminology. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 犯罪、刑罚与社会
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Sociology and Criminology
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
This unit explores key features of criminal justice processes and practices, with a critical examination of policing, sentencing, punishment and prison in their historical, social, political and cultural contexts. It considers a range of related concepts and issues, including the expansion of punishment in society and post-release life.
CRIM2602 has 1 scored review: overall 4.0/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 Reddit comment that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.0/5).
On Reddit: "tbh i’ve taken criminology as a minor… and all units i took in second and third year felt the same in difficulty as in first year.. crim2602 is easy if you know how to properly write an essay and meet all the requirements"
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Q: Is CRIM2602 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 1 review: overall 4.0/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches CRIM2602, and when is it offered?
A: CRIM2602 is taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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