Economics of Crime (L1101)
Economics of Crime
Module L1101
Module details for 2019/20.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module learning outcomes
Understand the complexity of the economics of crime, and the various debates germane to the ways and means of dealing with crime and criminal behaviour.
Appreciate and critically evaluate the relevant empirical evidence from this field.
Develop knowledge and understanding of important crime policies and the ability to critically analyse current policy issues relating to crime.
Type | Timing | Weighting |
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Coursework | 25.00% | |
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
Essay | T2 Week 8 | 100.00% |
Take Away paper | Semester 2 Assessment | 75.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
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Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
Spring Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Mr Diego De La Fuente Stevens
Assess convenor
https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/425204
Dr Rocco d'Este
Convenor, Assess convenor
https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/255975
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