Degree Programmes

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Transnational Crime Prevention

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START DATES & DURATION
All courses may commence in either Autumn or Spring Session (generally February and July)

MASTERS
Full-time 1 year
Part-time 2 years
(48 credit points)

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
Full-time 6 months
Part-time 1 year
(24 credit points)

PROGRAM SUBJECTS
Masters students are required to complete 48 credit points, made up of two compulsory 6 credit point subjects, plus 36 credit points made up of six electives, which can include an optional 6 credit point minor research project or a 12 credit point major research project.

SUBJECTS INCLUDE:

• Studies in International Criminal Law (Compulsory)
• Issues in Comparative Criminal Justice (Compulsory)
• International Cooperation in Transnational Crime
• Security Intelligence and policy
• Transnational Financial Crime
• Terrorism and Counter Terrorism
• International Corporate Crime
• Cyber Crime
• Issues in Transnational Organised Crime
• Minor Research Project
• Major Research Project

DELIVERY
All courses are taught via flexible delivery and include a compulsory on-campus face-to-face teaching component of 2 to 3 days per subject. To minimise inconvenience to part-time, international and working students, on campus intensives for those subjects delivered in the same semester are conducted back-to-back in a single “block” session. Research subjects may be completed by distance with regular supervisor contact.

ARTICULATION/COURSE PROGRESSION
These subjects are articulated. Students successfully completing the Graduate Certificate are guaranteed articulation into the Masters program.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Students should be graduates or have high level extensive experience in a related area. Articulation into the Master of Transnational Crime Prevention program is guaranteed for students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate in Transnational Crime Prevention. English language proficiency is also a requirement for non-native speakers of English. Proficiency is determined by specialised tests such as the International English Language testing Score (IELTS). Candidates must achieve an IELTS overall band of 6 with a minimum requirement of 6 in reading and writing and 5.5 in listening and speaking.

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Research Programs

Aside from coursework based qualifications, CTCP offers a range of research degrees including;

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PHD)
3 years full-time or equivalent part-time

MASTERS BY RESEARCH
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent. The subject matter for research projects ranges over law enforcement issues of a transnational nature. Examples include subject areas outlined above and also mutual assistance in criminal matters and corruption prevention in business and government.

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Criminal Prosecutions Program

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START DATES & DURATION
All courses may commence in either Autumn or Spring session (generally February or July) or, for a research subject, Summer (generally December).

MASTERS
Fulltime 1.5 years.
Part-time 2-3 years.
(72 credit points)

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
Fulltime 6 months.
Part-time 1 year
(24 credit points)

PROGRAM SUBJECTS
All taught subjects carry 6 cps except for the “Research Paper” in Prosecutions worth 12 cps. This subject can be undertaken by students completing the Graduate Diploma in Laws Prosecutions, but must be undertaken by the Master of Laws Prosecutions students.

SUBJECTS INCLUDE:
• International Law and Criminal Jurisdiction
• Comparative Criminal Justice
• Cooperation in International Criminal Justice
• Fundamentals Prosecutorial Practice
• Applied Criminal Law
• DNA For Lawyers
• Research Paper – 12cps (available in both sessions)
• Prosecuting Cybercrime
• Special Studies in Prosecutions: Terrorism and the Law
• Prosecuting Transnational Economic Crime
• Studies in Transnational Crime and Transnational Criminal Law
• Experts and their Evidence
• Prosecuting International Humanitarian Law
• Advanced Criminal Evidence
• Introduction to Common Law Criminal Justice Systems (non-common law students only)

INSTITUTIONAL TRAINING
Prosecutorial training that CTCP delivers to prosecution agencies under contract or by short courses include:
• Court Practice (concerning trial strategy)
• Advocacy Practicum (an advocacy skills program)

RESEARCH SUBJECTS
The Graduate Diploma and Masters offer students the opportunity to complete substantial pieces of independent, supervised research in an approved area of personal interest relevant to prosecutorial practice. These research subjects both carry 12cp and are offered throughout the year (Autumn, Spring and Summer sessions):

• Prosecutions Research Project
• Research Paper in Prosecutions

DELIVERY
These courses are designed to accommodate practising professionals for whom postgraduate study might otherwise be untenable. All subjects are taught via flexible delivery and include a compulsory on-campus face to- face teaching component of 2 to 3 days per subject. To allow forward planning and to minimise inconvenience to international and working students, on-campus intensives for those subjects delivered in the same semester are conducted back-to-back in a single “block” session. Research subjects may be completed by distance with regular supervisor contact.

ARTICULATION / COURSE PROGRESSION
These courses are fully articulated. Students completing the Graduate Certificate can attain the Graduate Diploma by completing a further four taught subjects or an additional two taught subjects and a 12cp research component. Graduates of the Graduate Diploma can complete the Masters degree with an additional two taught subjects plus 12cp by way of research component.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Students should have a degree in law from a recognised institution or be admitted to
practice as a barrister or solicitor. English language proficiency is also a requirement for non-native speakers of English. Proficiency is determined by specialised tests such as the International English Language Testing Score (IELTS).

Candidates must achieve an IELTS overall band 6 or IELTS overall band 5.5 with attendance at ELS151 - Introduction to English for Academic Purposes.

For further information visit: www.uow.edu.au/prospective/international/english

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Offshore Programs

Offshore programs offered by CTCP include;

MALAYSIA (2006 – PRESENT)
• Master of Laws in Prosecutions
• Graduate Diploma in Law (Prosecutions)
• Graduate Certificate in Law (Prosecutions)