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JST439 Criminology Honours Dissertation (32)

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 15000 word dissertation.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 2
InternalBathurst Campus
DistanceBathurst Campus
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: JST439
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
On campus: one session distance education: two sessionsHD/FLAustralian Graduate School of Policing and Security

Assumed Knowledge

JST436 and JST437

Enrolment restrictions

Available only to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Sciences (Justice Studies) (Honours).

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate an 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:
N/A

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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.