150pt Program // Structure

150 Point Program

Duration: 1.5 years full-time/ up to 3 years part-time

Coursework Only Option:

• compulsory subjects (37.5 points)
• elective subjects (112.5 points)

or

Minor Thesis Option:

• three compulsory subjects (37.5 points)
• ANTH40012 Explanation & Understanding (12.5 points)
• minor thesis part 1 and 2 (37.5 points)
• elective subjects (62.5 points)

Capstone Requirement:

Capstone subject options must be completed in the final hundred points of the program. All students are required to complete one Capstone stream (at least 25 points). This requirement cannot be waived or replaced in any circumstances.

Capstone Stream 1: CRIM90039 Criminology Internship (25 points)

Purpose: An opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge and skills to solve problems that arise in professional contexts and develop an integrated understanding of theory and practice.

Capstone Stream 2: CRIM90028 Criminology Thesis Part 1 and CRIM90029 Criminology Thesis Part 2 (37.5 points total)

Purpose: An opportunity to integrate knowledge and research skills to address a specific criminology research question

Capstone Stream 3: CRIM90010 Crime Prevention: Critical Approaches (12.5 points) and CRIM90016 Crime and Justice: Industry Project (12.5 points)

Purpose: An opportunity to gain experience in applying criminological knowledge to practice, work with industry partners and to develop key professional capabilities.

Capstone Stream 4: CRIM90035 Victims (12.5 points) and one of CRIM90010 Crime Prevention: Critical Approaches (12.5 points) or CRIM90016 Crime and Justice: Industry Project (12.5 points)

Purpose: An opportunity to develop a critical awareness of the status of victims in criminal justice and crime prevention policy and practice, gain experience in applying criminological knowledge to practice, and to develop key professional capabilities.

For policies that govern this degree, see Academic Services Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Framework. Students also should also refer to information in the Student Policy Directory.