Criminology graduates are required to have strong problem solving skills, support their solutions with evidence-based research and perform analysis of intelligence data. In this unit you will examine qualitative and quantitative research methods in order to develop the best strategy to respond to any given interdisciplinary criminology problem. You will also develop professional practice skills in writing reports for a public sector audience, in project management and in working with others in a criminal justice environment. This unit also examines the requirements of ethical research. The assignments in this unit require you to work with other researchers and to reflect on the process but do not require collaboration on the final submitted artefact.

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from SUTE & student communication

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science expressed that they would prefer to study this unit before Research Methods 1 (psychology) as it provides a good base for that unit.

Speak to HoC for psychology about unit order and planning.

Feedback from SUTE

Students enjoyed the unit's content and pace.

Update the materials and content to remain contemporary, but maintain the structure and weekly pace.

Feedback from SUTE & student communication

Students enjoyed the freedom of discussion in a judgment free environment and understood how this supported their learning.

Maintain plenty of workshop time for discussion and peer to peer interaction.

Feedback from SUTE & student communication

The application of the learning and skills are useful.

Maintain the focus on application of research methods knowledge and skills to the real world to encourage development and employability skills.