Courses & Units
Contemporary Policing HSP417
Unit offered in either Sem 1 or Sem 2 each year subject to sufficient numbers; enrolment at other times requires approval of Police Studies Coordinator
Introduction
The unit consists of supervised research, within an advanced level study of contemporary policing and public order issues concerning such topics as police accountability, leadership and management; police culture; police deviancy, oversight and reform; militarisation; community policing; race, gender and sexuality issues; policing alcohol-related violence in public places; forensic science; policing vulnerability and policing to combat transnational crime, etc. Students determine their preferred topics of study and work under the direction of the Unit coordinator on these topics.
Summary
| Unit name | Contemporary Policing |
|---|---|
| Unit code | HSP417 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences |
| Discipline | Policing and Emergency Management |
| Coordinator | Doctor James Dwyer |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Honours |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
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Learning Outcomes
- Explain a policing focused research topic focus grounded in an understanding of evidence-based research literature
- Critically analyse evidence-based research about policing practice, theory, and disciplinary knowledge to identify gaps in existing research around a policing focused research topic
- Formulate research questions and strategies to address the policing focused research topic
- Communicate knowledge and research results related to your selected subject matter in written formats.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| not applicable |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Assessment | Short Report (20%)|Critical Literature Review (30%)|Research Strategy (50%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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