Masters Research Project (Department of Criminology)

• Credit value: 30 credits at Level 7
• Convenor and tutor: Amy Kirby
• Assessment: a 1000-word research project proposal (10%) and an 8000-word project (90%)

This module provides you with a structured opportunity to complete a research project on a topic of interest to you or which is relevant to your future objectives and plans. You will be guided through the process of choosing an appropriate topic, building a research project proposal for submission, developing the skills and knowledge required to carry out a project of this size and scope, engaging with the supervision process and completing the research project for submission. Topics will be agreed with the Module Convenor/Programme Director in the autumn term, and in the spring term you will engage with a supervisor and produce a thesis using and building upon the academic skills you have developed during the programme.

On completion of the project, you will have:

• demonstrated a deep and nuanced understanding of a specific topic within the field of criminology
• demonstrated a critical understanding of key theoretical and applied literatures pertinent to your topic
• illustrated academic planning, writing, critical reading and discussion skills
• produced a well-structured and substantiated piece of writing of a minimum of 8000 words
• demonstrated a capacity for self-directed study and critical reflection
• demonstrated confidence in the subject-specific, intellectual and practical learning outcomes personally achieved.