Understanding the CJS (L3123)
Understanding the Criminal Justice System
Module L3123
Module details for 2023/24.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
This module provides an introduction to the criminal justice system focusing on key debates around social control and the historic development of institutions. This involves assessing the development of key components of the justice system including prisons; the police; probation; the courts and community justice. The module will also critically examine contemporary debates including race and crime; gender; power and punishment; issues of overpolicing and criminalisation; youth justice and crime prevention. The module also aims to situate the British justice system within an international context, to allow for a comparative understanding.
Module learning outcomes
Describe the key aspects of the criminal justice system and show knowledge of their historical development.
Know and understand the functions of the criminal justice system.
Evaluate contemporary debates and concerns surrounding the criminal justice system.
Compare the British criminal justice systems with international alternatives and evaluate their differences.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | A2 Week 2 | 100.00% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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