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Dr Leonidas Cheliotis

This course is compulsory on the MSc in Criminal Justice Policy. This course is not available as an outside option.

Those taking the course part-time must submit the dissertation in their second year.

The 10,000 word dissertation enables students to analyse in greater depth an issue relevant to their Criminal Justice Policy programme. You should discuss with your designated supervisor the selection of topic and its title title.

Your supervior can advise about preliminary reading, methods and broad analytical approach; and comment on the draft version. At their discretion, supervisors may give additional advice and comments.

Online workshops/Dissertation support sessions will be held in late AT and throughout WT for students taking SP498 (CJP Dissertation) and those taking SP499 (ISPP Dissertation).

Academic Mentors will provide regular supervision and feedback throughout the three terms

The area of study is defined by the student, in consultation with their Academic Mentor.

An Academic Mentor is appointed to supervise each student. Students will discuss an outline proposal with their Mentor and submit their outline, as a basis of discussion to confirm their topic. The Mentor will provide regular supervision and feedback.

Dissertation (100%, 10000 words).

Dissertations should be no more than 10,000 words in length, excluding notes and appendices and should be typed. They will be due in August.