191-517 Socio-Legal Studies Thesis

Admission to the postgraduate diploma or fourth-year honours in socio-legal studies.

Students undertaking the Socio-Legal Studies Thesis should demonstrate a clear understanding of a specific field of study at an advanced level. They should demonstrate clear thinking and an ability to integrate theory and method in a logical manner. The student must be able to work in a concentrated way over an extended period and must present their research in a scholarly fashion.

• possess the ability to evaluate and synthesise the research and professional literature in the specialist area;

• have an advanced understanding of the relevant knowledge base in the specialist area;

• possess well-developed problem-solving skills.

A 12,000-word thesis 100% (due at the end of the second semester of enrolment).