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SP52089: Criminology dissertation

[Page last updated: 26 October 2023]

Academic Year: 2023/24
Owning Department/School: Department of Social & Policy Sciences
Credits: 30 [equivalent to 60 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 600
Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Period:
Dissertation period
Assessment Summary: CWDI 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Dissertation (CWDI 100%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes: By the end of the unit, the students should be able to:
  • Identify a relevant criminological research question and design a study to answer that question.
  • Identify, review and critique academic literature related to a chosen research question.
  • Present an independent analysis, argument and/or application of theory in a coherent fashion.



Synopsis: Design and undertake your own criminological project, culminating in a coherent, long-form piece of writing comprised of a set of interrelated components.

This project requires you to draw upon the skills and knowledge that contribute to understanding within criminology and/or criminal justice. Supported by an academic supervisor, you will independently identify a research question, select an appropriate research approach, and gather and critically evaluate relevant material.

Content: Any area of research for which an adequate level of supervision is available can be offered.

Course availability:

SP52089 is Compulsory on the following courses:

Department of Social & Policy Sciences

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