Research and Evaluation Methods
PostgraduateGRF-CCJ7222025
Take a look at the logic behind research methodology in criminal justice and criminology. Use your skills in analysis and writing criminal justice policies and interventions to plan, develop and justify a research project.
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start dates
- 14 July 2025
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Research and Evaluation Methods
About this subject
After successfully completing this subject you should be able to:
- Understand the key concepts within criminological research and evaluation
- Understand and explain, in depth, the relationship between theory, research and evaluation in the social sciences generally, and in criminal justice and criminology in particular
- Conceptualise, develop and justify a research or evaluation project
- Acquire and improve knowledge and skills that will allow you to effectively analyse criminal justice projects, interventions and policies
- Acquire and improve core skills and competencies relevant to criminology including working independently, time management, project development and evaluation design, critical evaluation of academic literature and academic writing skills.
- Thinking Critically about Crime & Criminal Justice
- General Issues in Research Design
- Concepts, Operationalisation and Measurement
- Research Design for Interventions
- Data Collection Methods
- Data Analysis
- Managing a Research Project
- Research Ethics
- Policy Implications
- Research Proposal Study
This subject was previously known as Research, Evaluation and Policy Analysis.
This subject is designed to teach students the logic of research methodology in the social sciences. Students will learn how to articulate a researchable problem, formulate research hypotheses, logically determine what research methodology provides the best avenue to test these hypotheses and carry out research. Students will also develop the necessary skills to analyse and write criminal justice policies.
The subject is designed to extend student capacity as “intelligent users” of research who are equipped to critically analyse the effectiveness of criminal justice interventions. The course provides an overview of critical concepts and skills for planning to conduct research. By the end of the course, students will have the ability and knowledge required to design, execute and present research and evaluation projects, and critically assess criminal justice and criminology research, policies and programs.
Assessment details will be advised at the beginning of the subject offering.
- Part 1 - Research Questions (30%)
- Online Quiz (20%)
- Part 2 - Research Design (50%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- GRF-MCJ-MAS-2025 - Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice
- GRF-FMH-MAS-2025 - Master of Forensic Mental Health
Equivalent subjects
You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:
GRF-MCCJ7022 (Not currently available)
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice
PostgraduateGRF-MCJ-MAS
Master of Forensic Mental Health
PostgraduateGRF-FMH-MAS