CRI-30046: Dissertation for Criminology

School of Sociology and Criminology

CRI-30046

Dissertation for Criminology - ISP

Co-ordinator:

Ms Helen Wells Room: CBB1.017, Tel:(73)3748

Teaching Team:

Lecture Time:

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Level:

Credits:

Study Hours:

300

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Programme/Approved Electives for

Criminology Dual Honours (Level 3)

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Barred Combinations

None.

Prerequisites

Satisfactory completion of Level II of the Criminology Programme.

Description

This double module runs over both semesters and provides an
opportunity for students to work on a substantial piece of
independent work of their own choosing in consultation with a
supervisor. This generally involves students either conducting a
review of the literature on a particular topic that interests them or
carrying out a small piece of criminological research (such as
interviewing criminal justice professionals, or analysing media
coverage). It is intended to provide a $ùhands-on&© research training
that enables the student to $ùput into practice'&© the knowledge
obtained in the first and second years.

Dissertations are supervised using a mixture of collective
dissertation workshops and individual supervision.

Aims

The dissertation aims to develop systematically your interests in Criminology on a topic of your choice. It aims to enable you to produce a substantial piece of independent research, carried out under the supervision of a dissertation supervisor.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate a critical understanding of the theories and concepts underpinning your chosen area of study will be achieved by assessments: 1
Critically assess the research literature in this area
will be achieved by assessments: 1
Undertake a field- or library-based investigation applying/using available literature/sources to address their research question. will be achieved by assessments: 1
Critically reflect on the problems and limitations of their methodological approach and comment on how these their findings and conclusions.
will be achieved by assessments: 1

Study hours

The module will be comprised of a number of plenary sessions (10 hours)
8 hours contact with supervisors
141 hours of independent research
141 hours assessment preparation

Description of Module Assessment

01: Dissertation weighted 100%

Disssertation 9-10,000 words
Students are required to produce a 9-10,000 word dissertation

Version: (1.05A) Created: 23/Apr/2012

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