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Criminology and Psychology Research Project

Overview

  • Credit value: 30 credits at Level 6
  • Convenor: Dr Rachael Dobson
  • Assessment: two research proposals, one of 250 words (20%) and one of 5000 words (80%)

Module description

The criminology and psychology research project will be on a topic of your choice, subject to approval, and will comprise a literature review or ‘desktop’ study, or a small-scale study with human participants. Supported through group workshops and one-to-one academic supervision, the project will showcase the knowledge and skills you have developed throughout the course of your studies.

Indicative syllabus

  • Introduction to the research project
  • Understanding independent study
  • Ethical practice and the research project

Learning objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • understand what criminological research is and the materials and techniques relevant to its application
  • understand and critically analyse key thinkers and debates relevant to your chosen project
  • understand and critically analyse theoretical and methodological frameworks relevant to your chosen project, including interdisciplinary approaches 
  • draw on a range of literatures, documents and platforms relevant to your chosen project; examples include academic texts, ‘grey literature’ and digital content
  • understand ethical issues and concerns relating to your chosen project and follow relevant guidelines.