191-535 Current Research in Criminology

Entry to postgraduate courses or fourth-year honours in criminology.

This subject involves a detailed examination of very recent criminological research conducted in Australia and overseas. The subject involves analysis of relevant methodological, theoretical and public discourse aspects of the research under study. Case studies used in this subject vary from year to year. The Criminology Department will produce full subject content areas prior to the enrolment period. Upon completion of this subject, students should understand thoroughly the scope of the research issues chosen for the study; demonstrate an advanced knowledge of the research literature in the issues under study; be able to recognise and explain the importance and implications of the issues under study in terms of wider criminological and criminal justice discourse; reflect an understanding of relevant research design, implementation and dissemination.

Written work totalling 5000 words.

A subject reader will be available, and/or materials will be supplied by the Department.