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SLSS3601: Doing Socio-Legal Research
2025 unit information
This unit will develop an understanding of social science research methods as they apply to quantitative and qualitative socio-legal studies. The unit will consider the epistemological, ontological and theoretical aspects of qualitative and quantitative research design and methodology and provide an overview of the main research methods applicable in both qualitative and quantitative socio-legal studies. Students will learn about the different stages involved in the development of both qualitative and quantitative socio-legal research projects.
Unit details and rules
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Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Sociology and Criminology |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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12 credit points at 2000 level in Socio-legal Studies |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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SLSS2601 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of socio-legal research, including the differences between quantitative and qualitative research.
- LO2. Distinguish the variety of approaches and methods used in socio-legal research.
- LO3. Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical considerations in socio-legal research.
- LO4. Design, conduct and present qualitative and quantitative socio-legal research.
- LO5. Demonstrate high quality oral and written communication skills.
- LO6. Utilise strong quantitative and/or qualitative research skills, including the ability to evaluate both qualitative and quantitative data.
- LO7. Demonstrate well-developed problem-solving skills.
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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