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School:

School of Human and Health Sciences

Credit Rating:

15

Level (including FHEQ):

M (FHEQ Level 7)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2014-04-01

Module Leader:

Maria Ioannou

Version Number

2023.01

Learning Methods

Guided Independent Study

Lecture

Seminar

Synopsis

You will explore the complexities in the process of drawing offender inferences from offence behaviour and why deriving such inferences empirically is not as straightforward as it is expected. You will study ‘criminal narratives’, considering the life stories of offenders and the roles they perceive themselves as playing throughout their … For more content click the Read More button below. You will explore the complexities in the process of drawing offender inferences from offence behaviour and why deriving such inferences empirically is not as straightforward as might be expected. Offender consistency, specialisation and linking will also be explored. You will be introduced and examine the idea of “criminal narratives”, considering the life stories of offenders and the roles that they perceive themselves as playing throughout the ongoing saga of their lives. Theories and models for a range of different crime types will be critically examined. You will also explore: different offending styles in burglary and robbery, the differences between various types of fraud, and the different psychological processes underlying each, ways in which a violent offender’s interaction with the victim provides the core psychological function of violent crime, the variety of offending styles that distinguish rapists, the nature of stalking and its relationship to domestic violence, what is and what is not ‘organised’ about organised crime and the variety of terrorist activities and terrorists.

Learning Strategy

This module will be delivered by a combination of lectures, seminars, directed reading, workshops, group-work and guided independent study. In addition, use of the VLE for exchange of information and learning material.

Outline Syllabus

• A Framework for Inferences - The Radex3 of Criminality • Offenders’ Personal Narratives and Drawing Profiles • Theories of Crime• Acquisitive Crime: Robbery, Burglary, Fraud and Extortion • Violent Crime: Murder, Stalking, Domestic Violence, Rape and other sexual offences • Organised Crime and Terrorism • Hostage-Taking and Kidnap • … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Demonstrate a systematic and critical understanding of the idea of ‘consistency’ in offending, as well as the potential forms of development and change in an offender’s behaviour that need to be integrated into models of inference.
2.
Critically outline and evaluate theories and models for a range of different crime types, including; acquisitive crime (robbery, burglary), fraud and extortion, sexual offending, violent crime, murder and serial murder, stalking, domestic violence, terrorism and organised crime.
3.
Explain the complexities in the process of drawing offender inferences from offence behaviour (also known as solving the A-C equations).
4.
Produce a research grant application to professional standards.
5.
Demonstrate ethical and professional awareness.
6.
Design a viable project and outline how it will be managed.
7.
Demonstrate how psychological models can be applied to the process of investigation, the legal process and the process of detention.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Quizzes / polls

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Assessment Criteria

The School generic grading criteria and the learning outcomes will apply. Identities of individuals and organisations should be anonymised and confidences respected. Consent should be obtained from individuals for use of any of their personal information. The expectation is that text based assessment tasks will be submitted via Turnitin®.

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