Overview

To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements of the course in which you are enrolled.

Student guidance

Program of study overview

Aims

The honours program aims to:

  • Extend students' knowledge and understanding of criminology and the role of research within areas of academic specialisation
  • Provide students with advanced skills in academic writing, including thesis preparation and standards required for publication
  • Provide students with the skills to present their research orally and in writing
  • Encourage students to become independent thinkers and researchers

Learning outcomes

On completion students will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate an extensive knowledge and understanding of criminology
2.
Demonstrate a broad understanding of the existing academic knowledge in the area of their specialisation
3.
Demonstrate a capacity to develop and support the extended argument needed for an Honours research thesis
4.
Evaluate, analyse and deploy evidence in support of a research thesis
5.
Communicate their findings clearly, in both oral and written form

Available in courses

Bachelor of Accounting / Bachelor of Criminology (Honours)
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours) - 1 year
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - 1 year
Bachelor of Criminology (Honours) / Bachelor of Psychological Science
Bachelor of Criminology (Honours) / Bachelor of International Relations and Political Science
Bachelor of Criminology (Honours) - 1 year
Bachelor of Criminology (Honours) - 4 years