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This is an opportunity for students to carry out a significant research study on a negotiated topic. Research methods utilised may range from field experiments, survey work, and observation, to discourse analysis, analysis of secondary data, and historical research. Students design and conduct a substantial study and present a final report. Students are matched with advisors who have knowledge of the specific topic under investigation.

Students will be allocated a tutor with experience in the area of interest and an agreed title for the investigation will be formulated. Students will:

1. prepare a poster on the literature review, intended methodology and mid-point progress
2. undertake a research investigation of a chosen subject
3. write a report on the subject of their investigation

A student passing this module should be able to:

1. Demonstrate an increased knowledge and understanding of a chosen area in Criminology
2. Identify, justify and evaluate the use of appropriate research styles and enquiry methods in a context of criminological enquiry.
3. Gather evidence in a systematic and rigorous manner and to use it to critically evaluate theoretical
4. Develop a critical approach towards the use of theory and methodology.

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.