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Minor Thesis - Criminology (CRIM90005)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 18.75On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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Students undertaking the criminology masters minor-thesis option 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.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should:
- 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.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should:
- 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.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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POLS40013 | Social Science Research Seminar | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
CRIM90021
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CRIM90028 | Criminology Thesis Part 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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18.75 |
CRIM90029 | Criminology Thesis Part 2 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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18.75 |
Recommended background knowledge
Criminology at Undergraduate level
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- A thesis of 12 000 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.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Alison Young Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Formal contact hours are to be negotiated with the student's individual supervisor. It is expected that students will meet with their supervisors at least fortnightly over two consecutive semesters of enrolment. Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Additional delivery details
CRIM90005 Minor Thesis - Criminology is available to students enrolled in the 100 point program of the Master of Criminology. Students are required to submit a 300 word thesis proposal for approval by the course coordinator prior to the semester of enrolment in the thesis.
CRIM90005 Minor Thesis - Criminology is also available to students enrolled in the final 100 points in the 200 point program of the Master of Criminology. To be eligible to enrol in the thesis, students must have completed at least 37.5 points of Compulsory subjects within the program, with an average of H1 (80%) and have submitted a 300 word thesis proposal for approval by the Program Director prior to the semester of enrolment in the thesis.
Students enrolled in CRIM90005 Minor Thesis - Criminology must also enrol in February Intensive subject POLS40013 Social Science Research Seminar.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
Students are required to enrol in CRIM90005 over two consecutive semesters.
Last updated: 3 November 2022