Social Theory Thesis

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

480 hours in total

Admission to Social Theory Honours or Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) Social Theory.

Social Theory at the undergraduate level

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

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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 SOLS90002 Social Theory Thesis over two consecutive semesters.