Describe the topics or issues you wish to investigate for your Dissertation.

These must relate to the subjects that comprise your programme of study, and must clearly indicate what your aims /objectives / research questions will be.

What facts or information will you need to gather? How will you access these?

To which subject areas is this proposal - in your view - most strongly related?

How will you ensure 'informed consent' is gained from anyone involved in the research?

How will you approach data protection issues during your research?

Does this project require that the researcher applies for a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check?

What other ethical issues should you consider when conducting this research and how will potential ethical risk/harm be avoided?

Does your project require you to conform to any additional professional code of ethics such as provided by the British Society of Criminology or British Psychology Society or Law Society or any other similar professional body?

If you have answered YES above please cite the code and provide details below about where it can be consulted electronically.

If applicable, please attach any relevant enclosures, for example: information sheet, consent form and questionnaire for participants, signed organisational agreement, etc.