LAWS5126 Criminology (University of Sydney): rated 4.0/5 overall across 1 review collected on USYD Wall.
LAWS5126 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: Postgraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Law
Faculty: Sydney Law School
Level: Postgraduate Level 5
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.
LAWS5126 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: "From what I've heard, Aus Income Tax is fucked. But I presume you work in that area so I think you should be ok. Not sure if usyd still offers it, but Criminology (LAWS5126) was pretty cruisy. Have you done your Jurisprudence units yet?"
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Q: Is LAWS5126 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 LAWS5126, and when is it offered?
A: LAWS5126 is taught by the Sydney Law School. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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