Criminology Thesis Part 1 (CRIM90028)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 18.75On Campus (Parkville)

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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 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
  • A capacity to engage, where appropriate, with issues in contemporary society.

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Admission into the 274AB Master of Criminology

AND

Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ANTH40012 Explanation and Understanding
March (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.

For 150 point program:

Students 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%.

For 200 point program:

Students 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.

This subject is a capstone in the Master of Criminology program and is not available to Community Access Program (CAP), Inbound Exchange/Study Abroad or Incoming Cross-institutional students.

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
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: 4 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

A thesis

  • 12,000 words
Hurdle requirement: *		At the end of the second semester of enrolment100%
Hurdle requirement: 1. Students are required to attend regular supervision meetings Throughout the teaching periodN/A
Hurdle requirement: Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject.  Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. Throughout the semesterN/A

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 halfway 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: 4 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorBianca Fileborn
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursFormal 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 commitment510 hours
    Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025
    Last self-enrol date14 March 2025
    Census date31 March 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025
    Assessment period ends27 June 2025

    Semester 1 contact information

    Email: biancaf@unimelb.edu.au

     

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorBianca Fileborn
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursFormal 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 commitment510 hours
    Teaching period28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025
    Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025
    Census date 1 September 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail26 September 2025
    Assessment period ends21 November 2025

    Semester 2 contact information

    Email: biancaf@unimelb.edu.au

     

Time commitment details

510 hours total - inclusive of two semesters (thesis Part 1 and Part 2)

What do these dates mean

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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: 4 March 2025

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

  • Subject notes

    Please Note: Information provided in this Handbook entry applies to Part 1 and Part 2 of the thesis subject (CRIM90028 Criminology Thesis Part 1 and and CRIM90029 Criminology Thesis Part 2)

  • Links to additional information

    http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/ssps

Last updated: 4 March 2025