Criminology and Criminal Justice
(MA) Criminology and Criminal Justice
Entry for 2022
FHEQ level
This course is set at Level 7 (Masters) in the national Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.
Course learning outcomes
Demonstrate a critical understanding of theoretical approaches in criminology
Critically evaluate relevant methodological approaches in the field
Assess and critically evaluate the interplay between criminological theory and empirical research
Analyse and critically assess criminal justice policy changes
Demonstrate a systematic and critical understanding of criminological topics
Design and implement an original post-graduate research project
Full-time course composition
| Year | Term | Status | Module | Credits | FHEQ level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autumn Semester | Core | Criminology in Theory and Method (605L5) | 30 | 7 |
| Core | Issues in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice (910M3) | 30 | 7 | ||
| Spring Semester | Option | Crimes of Violence (L5104B) | 30 | 6 | |
| Hate Crime and Sexual Violence (912M3) | 30 | 7 | |||
| International and Transnational Offending (803M3) | 30 | 7 | |||
| Neurocriminology (L4115B) | 30 | 6 | |||
| Restorative Justice: Domestic and International Approaches (913M3) | 30 | 7 | |||
| Terrorism and the Internet (608L5) | 30 | 7 | |||
| Spring & Summer Teaching | Core | Criminology Dissertation (604L5) | 60 | 7 |
Part-time course composition
| Year | Term | Status | Module | Credits | FHEQ level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autumn Semester | Core | Criminology in Theory and Method (605L5) | 30 | 7 |
| Spring Semester | Option | Crimes of Violence (L5104B) | 30 | 6 | |
| Hate Crime and Sexual Violence (912M3) | 30 | 7 | |||
| International and Transnational Offending (803M3) | 30 | 7 | |||
| Neurocriminology (L4115B) | 30 | 6 | |||
| Restorative Justice: Domestic and International Approaches (913M3) | 30 | 7 | |||
| Terrorism and the Internet (608L5) | 30 | 7 | |||
| Year | Term | Status | Module | Credits | FHEQ level |
| 2 | Autumn Semester | Core | Issues in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice (910M3) | 30 | 7 |
| Spring Semester | Option | Criminology of Violence and Death (L5104B) | 30 | 6 | |
| Hate Crime and Sexual Violence (912M3) | 30 | 7 | |||
| International and Transnational Offending (803M3) | 30 | 7 | |||
| Neurocriminology (L4115B) | 30 | 6 | |||
| Restorative Justice: Domestic and International Approaches (913M3) | 30 | 7 | |||
| Terrorism and the Internet (608L5) | 30 | 7 | |||
| Spring & Summer Teaching | Core | Criminology Dissertation (604L5) | 60 | 7 |
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