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Criminology Thesis Part 1 (CRIM40008)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Semester 1
Overview
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This subject involves a supervised thesis of 15,000 words, embodying the results of the student's own research.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- 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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- BH-ARTS Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours)
- GDA-ARTS Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced)
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Criminology Thesis CRIM40006/CRIM40007
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A thesis
| Due at the end of the second semester of enrolment. | 100% |
Hurdle requirement: 1. Students are required to attend regular supervision meetings | During the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: 2. 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 semester | N/A |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. CRIM40008 and CRIM40009 together):
*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 halfway 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: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Liam Gillespie Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor(s) as arranged. Meetings should normally occur at least fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration. Total time commitment 680 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
This subject is taught over two consecutive semesters. Total time commitment for the subject is approximately 680 hours, inclusive of two semesters (thesis Part 1 and Part 2).
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Additional delivery details
This is part of a 50 point thesis subject, continuing over two consecutive study periods.
Students are required to enrol in:
- CRIM40008 Criminology Thesis Part 1 (25 points) and
- CRIM40009 Criminology Thesis Part 2 (25 points), consecutively.
Students will receive a ‘CNT’ grade in the part 1 and results will be entered if and when both part 1 and 2 are completed.
Information provided on this page applies to Part 1 and Part 2 of the subject (CRIM40008 and CRIM40009).
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Criminology Specialisation (formal) Criminology Specialisation (formal) Criminology - Links to additional information
Last updated: 31 January 2024