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School:

School of Human and Health Sciences

Credit Rating:

20

Level (including FHEQ):

H (FHEQ Level 6)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2023-09-01

Module Leader:

Melanie Flynn

Version Number

2024.01

Learning Methods

Guided Independent Study
Lecture
Seminar

Synopsis

You’ll critically consider contemporary and newly emerging issues and debates within criminology, through coursework involving a written case study of your choice. You’ll be introduced to the field of comparative criminology by exploring key criminological problems in England and Wales within the context of historical and international comparisons of crime … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Strategy

A combination of lectures, seminars and guided independent study will be employed. Formal, staff-led lectures will be used to introduce students to concepts, theory and research, whilst seminars will enable students to assimilate learning and develop critical thinking skills through application of concepts and theories. Additional guided reading and activities … For more content click the Read More button below.

Outline Syllabus

The module will look at a range of topical developments in a comparative context, which will vary each academic year to reflect current criminological debates and concerns as well as staff expertise and research interests. These may include:• Emerging crime patterns and trends• Theoretical developments in criminology• Criminal justice policy … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Critically explore the nature and possible explanations of criminological concerns and developments within a comparative context.
2.
Critically discuss the impact of social, political or criminal justice responses and proposed responses to criminological concerns and developments.
3.
Apply criminological concepts, theories or approaches to the critical analysis of contemporary criminological concerns.
4.
Extrapolate findings from historical or international comparisons to relate to contemporary criminological concerns.
5.
Plan an academic assignment.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written plan

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment
Assessment 2: Written Assignment

Assessment Criteria

The School generic grading criteria and the learning outcomes will apply.The expectation is that text-based assessment tasks will be submitted via Turnitin®.Both elements of assessment must be passed in order to pass the module.  

My Reading

Reading List