Criminology

Major/Minor/Specialisation !D23-AA-SPC+1011 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Year and Campus: 2010

Coordinator

Assoc. Prof. Steve James
School of Social and Political Sciences
Email: spj@unimelb.edu.au

Contact

Arts and Music Student Centre
Contact: http://arts-unimelb.custhelp.com

Overview: see course overview
Objectives:

Students who complete the postgraduate diploma should:

  • have a rounded knowledge of criminological theory regarding the nature of crime and its control;
  • acquire skills in research procedures for the analysis of criminological issues, including the ability to plan and organise research;
  • gain an understanding of major elements of public policy debates relating to crime and its control, especially as these impact upon various parts of the criminal justice system;
  • develop an overview of the emerging alternatives posed for organising various aspects of the criminal justice system;
  • receive instruction and advice, and have experience, in writing a preparatory research thesis on a criminological topic.
Structure & Available Subjects: The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation requires:
  • Thesis 12,000 words (37.5 points)
  • one compulsory subjects (12.5 points)
  • One core methods subject (12.5 points)
  • Three elective subjects (37.5points)

Total 100 points - subjects are 12.5 points each, unless indicated otherwise.

Subject Options:

Thesis subject

Note: the thesis requires two consecutive semesters of enrolment.
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
18.75

Compulsory subject

12.5 points
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Core methods subjects

12.5 points
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Elective subjects

37.5 points
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2010
12.50
Not offered in 2010
12.50
Not offered in 2010
12.50
Links to further information: http://www.ssps.unimelb.edu.au/research/criminology
Related Course(s): Postgraduate Diploma in Arts

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