SP498
Criminal Justice Policy - Long Essay
This information is for the 2019/20 session.
Teacher responsible
Prof Tim Newburn OLD 2.40a
Availability
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.
Course content
The objective is to write an original dissertation on an approved topic in the field. The selection of the topic is a matter primarily for the student, though the approval of the supervisor is needed for topic registration.
Teaching
The designated supervisor should discuss the selection of the topic and its title with the student, 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.
Assessment
Dissertation (100%, 10000 words).
Dissertations should be no more than 10,000 words in length, excluding notes and appendices and should be typed. Formal titles should be registered with the Course Director in early December.
Key facts
Department: Social Policy
Total students 2018/19: Unavailable
Average class size 2018/19: Unavailable
Controlled access 2018/19: No
Value: One Unit
Personal development skills
- Self-management
- Problem solving
- Application of information skills
- Communication
- Specialist skills
