Criminology Thesis

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

480 hours in total

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

Criminology at undergraduate level

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

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

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.

A thesis of 15 000 words (100%) due in October (students commencing in semester 1) or May (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.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

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.

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