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SCLG6906: Dissertation Part 1
2023 unit information
Research and writing for a dissertation, on an approved topic of the candidate's own choice, under the supervision of an academic member of staff. To be completed in SCLG6907 during the following semester i.e., candidates must enroll in both units of study. Departmental permission required.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Sociology and Criminology
| Code | SCLG6906 |
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| Academic unit | Sociology and Criminology |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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24 credit points at 6000 level |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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HRTD6909 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate capacity for thinking critically and constructively about major themes in human rights and/or democratisation discourse (or relevant social justice discipline)
- LO2. design, research and write a dissertation which engages appropriate (inter)disciplinary scholarship, also appropriate for the postgraduate program which the candidate is enrolled in
- LO3. gather relevant data and analyse relevant debates
- LO4. demonstrate an ability to work independently, to set and manage goals effectively and to manage time and output with an ability to problem-solve
- LO5. identify and understand ethical responsibilities in conducting research including, for example, relating to primary research and producing culturally competent research
- LO6. communicate ideas and knowledge of relevant debates and issues through participation in the research workshops and progress presentations as well as the final dissertation produced.
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