Criminology

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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.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation requires:

• Thesis subject (50 points)
• One compulsory subject (12.5 points)
• One core methods subject (12.5 points)
• Three elective subjects (37.5points)

Total 100 points

Thesis Subject

37.5 points

Note: the thesis requires two consecutive semesters of enrolment.

Compulsory Subject

12.5 points

Core Methods Subject

12.5 points

Elective Subjects

37.5 points