LAWS3426 Criminology (University of Sydney): rated 5.0/5 overall across 2 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
LAWS3426 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Sydney Law School in Law. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 犯罪学
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Law
Faculty: Sydney Law School
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Handbook year: 2026
This unit of study aims to introduce students to the theoretical issues associated with the definition and explanation of crime, criminality and crime control. Rationales for punishment are examined along with other possible responses to criminal behaviour are explored.
LAWS3426 has 2 scored reviews: overall 5.0/5 · usefulness 5.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 2 StudentVIP reviews (average 5.0 stars).
The course panel on USYD Wall shows every review and discussion in full.
Q: Is LAWS3426 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 2 reviews: usefulness 5.0/5, overall 5.0/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches LAWS3426, and when is it offered?
A: LAWS3426 is taught by the Sydney Law School. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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