Subject Area: Criminology

This capstone course draws together key concepts, themes and debates in criminology and encourages the application of these to current issues. By the end of the course you will have a portfolio of knowledge concerning eight current themes within criminology, and a specific knowledge base of one particular topic of interest. Presentation skills will be strengthened and the ability to synthesis and critically review research will be tested. Through focusing on the identification of current issues, as well as mapping the scope, strengths and critique of crime and justice problems, you will gain an understanding of the work of criminologists in the real world.