The dissertation is the culmination of the Masters Programme and will draw on your learning over the course of the Programme. The dissertation is studied independently with the assistance of a supervisor and is a chance for you to academically pursue an area of Applied Criminology/Forensic Psychology of particular interest. Dissertations can take a range of formats such as empirical research or a systematic review. The dissertation requires you to put into practice a range of skills developed over the course of the Programme such as: searching and critically reviewing national and international literature, developing a research proposal, applying theoretical frameworks, research design and ethics, data collection (qualitative, quantitative and mixed), data analysis, research writing and dissemination.