Punishment and Penology (Spr) (L4104B)
Punishment and Penology (Spr)
Module L4104B
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
This module will examine both the theory and practice of punishment, and will encourage students to take a critical approach to analysing these. The focus will mainly be on England and Wales, but comparison will be drawn with other countries, such as in Europe, North America and Australasia, where relevant. After exploring a range of theoretical approaches in relation to the justifications for and purposes of punishment, students will consider a range of empirical examples. The latter will be largely contemporary, but historical examples will also be used. Topics will include justifications for punishment,different penologies, contemporary imprisonment, women in prison, immigration detention centres, alternatives to imprisonment and radical critiques such as abolitionism.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of theories of punishment
Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of empirical studies of punishment
Apply theoretical arguments and penological concepts to empirical examples, in order to critically analyse these examples
Critically evaluate the strengths, weaknesses and limitations of studies on punishment
| 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 |
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