Criminology Thesis Part 1 (CRIM90028)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 18.75On Campus (Parkville)
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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: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students enrolling in the thesis must also complete Social Sciences Research Seminar (may be taken concurrently).
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| POLS40013 | Social Science Research Seminar | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Students must be admitted to the Master of Criminology to enrol in this subject.
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 at least 12.5 points of compulsory and/or core subjects within the program, and have maintained a minimum Course Weighted Average Mark of 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, and have maintained a minimum Course Weighted Average Mark of 80%.
Students completing the thesis must enrol in Thesis Part 1 and Part 2 in consecutive semesters.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
CRIM90005 Minor Thesis - Criminology
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A thesis
| At the end of the second semester of enrolment | 100% |
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).
- 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: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Claire Spivakovsky 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 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Claire Spivakovsky 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 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 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: 3 November 2022
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Last updated: 3 November 2022