LAW5353 Cybercrime
Faculty of Law
LAW5353 Cybercrime is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW5353
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After LAW5353
No unit lists LAW5353 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
For Juris Doctor students (L6005), you must have completed 72 credit points of study.
Overview
This unit provides an overview of the legal issues which arise when electronic and telecommunication devices are used in the commission or facilitation of crime. Such devices allow offences to be committed on an unparalleled scale, sometimes with international ramifications, yet with greatly reduced chance of detection. They therefore present a significant challenge to investigative agencies and to conventional notions of crime and jurisdiction. Topics to be, covered include the nature of cybercrime, detection and investigation, application of existing criminal law principles, legislative responses, and jurisdictional issues
Offerings in 2026
The 2026 handbook lists no offerings for LAW5353.
Assessment
- Research assignmentWritten50%
- PodcastPresentation20%
- Critical reviewWritten30%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply knowledge of, and understanding of recent developments in relation to, cybercrime with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice
- 2
Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in relation to cybercrime
- 3
Conduct research into cybercrime based on knowledge of appropriate research principles and methods
- 4
Use cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate at an abstract level complex ideas and concepts relevant to cybercrime
- 5
Demonstrate highly engaging, detailed and persuasive communication in a range of formats and for diverse audiences.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit typically comprises of a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study applicable to a 6 credit point unit. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning, and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
See the Moodle unit page for prescribed and recommended resources. Prescribed texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library.
Where it fits
LAW5353 is part of 5 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
- COMCRPLW05Research-integrated electivesCommercial and corporate lawNo reviews yet
- CRIMLWFR04Research-integrated electivesCriminal law and forensicsNo reviews yet
- POLICYST01Criminology electivesPolicy studiesNo reviews yet
- PSGOVREG05Research-integrated electivesPublic sector governance and regulationNo reviews yet
- TECHINVT04Research-integrated electivesTechnology and innovationNo reviews yet
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5353?
LAW5353 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW5353 offered?
LAW5353 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
Does LAW5353 have an exam?
No. LAW5353 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include LAW5353?
LAW5353 is part of Commercial and corporate law; Criminal law and forensics; Policy studies; Public sector governance and regulation; and Technology and innovation.