Law

Criminology

Module code: M5022
Level 6
15 credits in autumn semester
Teaching method: Lecture, Workshop, Seminar
Assessment modes: Coursework, Essay

This module examines the main approaches to criminological theory and practice from the mid-19th century to the present, with an emphasis on contemporary work.

The aim is to assess the relevance of these approaches to current debates about:

• youth crime
• drug abuse
• defensible space and CCTV
• representation of crime in the media
• environmental crime
• corporate crime and corruption
• gangs
• terrorism and related topics.

Module learning outcomes

• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate critically the major schools of criminological thought.
• Demonstrate an appreciation of the social, political, cultural and philosophical context of criminological thought.
• Demonstrate an appreciation of the relationship between criminological thought and criminal justice policy.
• Have undertaken independent study of a criminological issue.