JST531 Dissertation (16)
CSU Discipline Area: Justice Studies (JUSTU)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This dissertation will require students to examine a specific aspect of police practice or law enforcement. The dissertation must result from original and independent research conducted by the student for this course and have prior approval of the Master of Arts (Investigations and Intelligence) Course Committee and the University Higher Degrees Committee. The research should examine aspects of applied investigative practice with reflection on best practice and the development of policy.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Bathurst |
| Distance | Manly | Session 2 |
| Distance | Manly |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: JST531
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
Enrolment restrictions:
Must enrolled in of one of the associated Graduate Diploma Courses. The associated courses are the Graduate Diploma of Investigation Management, Fraud and Financial Investigation,Criminal Intelligence, Terrorism Safety and Security.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to complete empirical research in an area of practice related to specialist area of investigation or practice.
- be able to write concise research report and critically discuss research undertaken
- be able to discuss results of research and formulate recommendations for 'best practice' in the area of research and specialisation.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Conduct empirical research in area of specialisation. - Produce review results of research. - Write up findings of research. - Develop recommendations from research conducted. - Teach and Support
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.