Criminology (M5022)
Criminology
Module M5022
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This module will examine the main approaches to criminological theory and practice from the mid-nineteenth 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, the 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.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 20.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Group Presentation | T1 Week 10 (15 minutes) | 100.00% |
| Essay (3000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Thu 16:00 | 80.00% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 01010010100 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111011111 |
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 00000000010 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Simon Flacks
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