Criminology Thesis

Subject CRIM40006 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 18.75
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

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 students' individual supervisors. 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: None
Corequisites: .
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Recommended Background Knowledge: Criminology at Undergraduate level
Non Allowed Subjects: 191-519 Criminology Thesis
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.The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Assoc Prof Steve James

Contact

Assoc. Prof. Steve James spj@unimelb.edu.au
Subject Overview:

Students undertaking the criminology honours 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. 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.

Hurdle Requirements - The following hurdle requirements must be met in order for students to be eligible to submit the final Thesis:

1. Supervision: Regular supervisory meetings

2. Topic Proposal Form: To be submitted by the first week of the Semester of thesis enrolment

3. Progress Report: To be submitted half way through the thesis year

4. Work-in-Progress Conference: Students are required to present a 10 minute paper on their findings-to-date

5. Thesis Draft: A full draft of the thesis to be submitted approximately 5 weeks prior to the final thesis submission date.

Final Theses submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 2% per working day.

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.
Notes: The Criminology thesis is a compulsory component of the Criminology Honours and Postgraduate Diploma programs. Students enrolled in CRIM40006 Criminology Thesis must also complete POLS40013 Social Science Research Seminar, an intensively taught subject scheduled the week prior to the commencement of Semester 1.
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Criminology
Criminology
Criminology

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