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Master of Criminal Justice by Research

Effective from 01-JAN-2017 : Code L58

This course is designed to provide advanced, research-based studies in theoretical and applied areas of law and justice. It aims to extend understanding of knowledge in the discipline area alongside knowledge of research methods in law and justice. Students will undertake a significant independent research investigation resulting in a thesis that will have relevance to the law and justice sectors.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Admission requirements

Meet the published English language standards and:

  • For a 1 year Masters Degree - have completed a Level 8 course in the same discipline; or
  • For a 1.5 year Masters Degree - have completed a Level 7 course in the same discipline; or
  • For a 1.5 year Masters Degree - have completed a Level 8 course in a different discipline; or
  • For a 2 year Masters Degree - have completed a Level 7 course in a different discipline; or
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years appropriate professional experience.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to have achieved a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70 per cent or higher in their Bachelor degree. Students who have not achieved this mark may be admitted at the discretion of the Coordinator.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 1.5 Years
  • Part Time: 3 Years

Course Delivery

  • Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

Dr Ann-Claire LARSEN

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
FBL6100Research Methods in Business and Law20
FBL6120Advanced Research Methods in Business and Law20
FBL6140Thesis Preparation20
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
FBL6200Thesis
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
FBL6200Thesis

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For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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