191-530 Criminology Thesis Seminar

Strict enrolment deadlines apply to subjects taught during the Summer Semester. Any enrolment in, or withdrawal from, this subject must be made in line with HECS/course fee census dates.

Admission to the fourth year honours, masters or postgraduate diploma in criminology.

This subject is designed to develop research skills for students planning and writing criminological theses. The subject explores contemporary criminological research strategies, differing methodological approaches to criminological research, the relationship between theory and research in criminology, and practical issues concerned with designing appropriate thesis topics and their realisation through research. The subject is taught through a combination of lectures, workshops and seminars.

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

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

• have well-developed problem-solving skills in the specialist area;

• have significant capacity to articulate knowledge and understanding in oral and written presentations;

• have a capacity to engage where appropriate with issues in contemporary society.

Two essays of 2500 words 50% each (due early in the semester and near the end of semester respectively).