JST445 Criminology Honours Dissertation Part-time (32)
CSU Discipline Area: Justice Studies (JUSTU)
Duration: On campus-one session, distance education-two sessions
Abstract:
Students undertaking the criminology honours dissertation 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. The student must be able to work in a concentrated way over an extended period and must present their research in a scholarly fashion. This subject requires students to engage in original research and submit a 15,000 word dissertation.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
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| Distance | Bathurst | Session 2 |
| Distance | Bathurst |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: JST445
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Enrolment restrictions:
Limited to students enrolled in Bachelor of Social Science (Justice Studies) (Honours). Not available to students who have completed JST439 .
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate rigorous engagement in original research in order to address an area of criminological concern
- be able to critically use theory in the development of an original research project
- be able to present an original research project in a scholarly manner
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- individual design of a research project - design and successful completion of an ethics application where applicable - undertaking the research project - presenting the findings of the research project in a scholarly fashion as an honours dissertation
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.