Minor Thesis - Criminology

Subject CRIM90005 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 18.75
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Formal contact hours are to be negotiated with the student's individual supervisor. It is expected that students will meet with their supervisors at least fortnightly over two consecutive semesters of enrolment.
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: Written permission is required from the Master of Criminology coordinator during the semester prior to enrolment in the thesis. To be eligible to enrol in the minor thesis, student must have completed at least 37.5 points of core subejcts within the program, with an average of H1 (80%).
Corequisites: Students enrolled in 191-528 Minor Thesis - Criminology must also enrol in 166-558 Social Science Research Seminar, an intensively taught subject scheduled the week prior to the commencement of Semester 1.
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Recommended Background Knowledge: Criminology at Undergraduate level
Non Allowed Subjects: none
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.

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Coordinator

Assoc Prof Steve James

Contact

Assoc. Prof. Steve James

spj@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

Students undertaking the criminology masters minor-thesis option 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. Students must be able to work in a concentrated way over an extended period of two semesters and must present their research in a scholarly fashion.
Objectives:
  • understand the process of research, including compliance with any ethical requirement of the university concerning research.
  • develop a comprehensive understanding of the criminological literature relevant to their research.
  • be able to integrate theory and method in a logical manner.
Assessment: A thesis of 12,000 words (100%) due at the end of the second semester of enrolment.
Prescribed Texts: none
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • 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.
Related Course(s): Master of Criminology (CWT)

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