CRIM7300B Honours Thesis in Law and Criminology (9/22.5 units)

This topic is taught and assessed as a continuum.

With the guidance of a supervisor, students will devise a thesis proposal and execute this proposal by conducting research and writing a thesis of not more than 20,000 words, and this topic contributes to the completion of this thesis. The thesis may be a critical survey of existing knowledge or the exploration of a particular area that requires the student to conduct their own research. In both cases the study should make an original contribution to the subject of criminological or socio-legal inquiry. The completed thesis should demonstrate the student's ability to collect and evaluate information; to test and defend an argument or thesis; and to examine critically the major theories in the area of enquiry.

This topic aims to offer Honours students the possibility to develop a comprehensive discussion on current issues in criminology or socio-legal studies in an independent manner, making use of the knowledge and academic skills acquired during the degree programme.

1. Identify, comprehend and analyse a criminological problem
2. Define the criminological problem in an appropriately circumscribed way
3. Read and reflect critically, contextually and independently upon criminological and spcio-legal literature
4. Design and present a piece of criminological or socio-legal research