Hobart
Enrolment in this unit requires the approval of the Police Studies coordinator
Introduction
An advanced-level supervised reading program of study on selected topics in policing. Students must seek the approval of the Police Studies Coordinator prior to enrolling in this unit. The unit consists of supervised research, within an advanced level study of contemporary policing and public order issues Students determine their preferred topics of study and work under the direction of the Unit coordinator on these topics. Depending on areas of specialisation, students may be allocated a specific research supervisor.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Advanced Topics in Policing |
|---|---|
| Unit code | HSP501 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences |
| Discipline | Policing and Emergency Management |
| Coordinator | Dr Angela Dwyer |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Learning Outcomes
- Obtain a thorough grounding in selected topics in policing theory and practice.
- Get the skills to engage in informed debate about selected policing issues in contemporary society.
- Get the skills to conduct and appraise documentary research critically.
- Communicate knowledge and research results related to the subject matter in the form of written dissertations or exercises.
Fees
Requisites
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Intensive directed study involving weekly contact with supervisor over 13 weeks |
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| Assessment | Task 1: Introduce your research topic, 1000 words (20%) Task 2: Identify and discuss the key literature relating to your topic, 1500 words (30%) Task 3: Critically analyse and answer the problem you have set in your first assignment and developed on in your second assignment, 2500 words (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Please use the link to Co-op Bookshop below. |
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| Recommended |
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