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This course is designed for those students who demonstrate strong academic abilities and who wish to pursue a career in academia or research within the field of criminology and justice. The course is designed to provide a substantial intellectual challenge to eligible students, while consolidating and building upon the research and writing skills specific to their discipline. It comprises both coursework and thesis units.
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.
All students are required to have a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70 per cent or higher in the Bachelor of Criminology and Justice, or an equivalent undergraduate course, and provide a CV or resume, and an outline of the research topic.
Portfolio pathway applications are not accepted for this course.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CRI5200 | Preparation of Thesis Proposal | 30 |
| FBL5100 | Honours Development | 15 |
| Plus 1 unit from: | ||
| FBL5110 ^ | Qualitative Research Methods | 15 |
| FBL5112 ^ | Quantitative Research Methods | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CRI5300 | Thesis | 60 |
^ Core Option
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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