Criminology Thesis Part 1 (CRIM90028)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 18.75On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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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; and
- be able to integrate theory and method in a logical manner.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have:
- an advanced understanding of the relevant knowledge base in the specialist area;
- the ability to evaluate and synthesise the research and professional literature in the specialist area;
- well-developed problem-solving skills in the specialist area;
- significant capacity to articulate knowledge and understanding in oral and written presentations; and
- a capacity to engage, where appropriate, with issues in contemporary society.
Last updated: 31 October 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must be admitted to the
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Students completing the thesis must also enrol in
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| POLS40013 | Social Science Research Seminar | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Please note that prior to enrolment in this subject:
- Student are required to submit a 300 word thesis proposal for approval by the course coordinator prior to the semester of enrolment in the thesis
In addition:
- students admitted into the 150 point program must have completed 25 points of compulsory and / or core subjects within the program, with an average of H1 (80%); and
- students admitted to the 200 point Master of Criminology must be in their final 100 points and must have completed at least 37.5 points of Compulsory subjects within the program with an average of H1 (80%)
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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| CRIM90005 | Minor Thesis - Criminology | No longer available |
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: 31 October 2023
Assessment
Additional details
Please note: This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. CRIM90028 and CRIM90029 together).
- A thesis of 12,000 words (100%), due at the end of the second semester of enrolment
- Hurdle statement: the following requirements must be met in order for students to be eligible to submit the final thesis:
- Supervision: Regular supervisory meetings
- Topic Proposal Form: To be submitted by the first week of the semester of thesis enrolment.
- Progress Report: To be submitted half way through the thesis year.
- Thesis Draft: A full draft of the thesis is to be submitted approximately 5 weeks prior to the final thesis submission date.
Last updated: 31 October 2023
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. Total time commitment 510 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Nesam McMillan 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. Total time commitment 510 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
510 hours total - inclusive of two semesters (thesis Part 1 and Part 2)
Additional delivery details
This subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in CRIM90028 Criminology Thesis Part 1 and then subsequently enrolling in CRIM90029 Criminology Thesis Part 2, for a total enrolment of 37.5 credit points. Students will receive an overall result for the subject following completion of the two-subject sequence.
Last updated: 31 October 2023
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- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 31 October 2023