Criminology Thesis

Subject CRIM40007 (2014)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2014.

Credit Points: 25
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2014.

Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Regular, documented consultations with the supervisor over two consecutive semesters of enrolment. Meetings should normally occur at least fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration.
Total Time Commitment:

480 hours in total

Prerequisites:

Entry into the BH-ARTS degree (Criminology) or PD-ARTS (Criminology)

Corequisites:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Recommended Background Knowledge:

Criminology at undergraduate level

Non Allowed Subjects:
Subject
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/

Contact

Dr. Natalia Hanley

nhanley@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject involves a supervised thesis of 15 000 words, embodying the results of the student's own research.

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this subject, students will be able to

  • 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 15 000 words (100%) due in October (students commencing in semester 1) or June (students commencing in semester 2).

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 is 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 10% 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:

On completion of this subject, students will be able to:

  • 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:

Students are required to enrol in CRIM40007 Criminology Thesis over two consecutive semesters.

Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Criminology
Criminology

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