Criminology Major (Level 1)
Criminology Minor (Level 1)
The possible relationships between psychology and crime have generated a significant amount of public interest in recent years (which is manifested in examples such as the proliferation of films, TV programmes and books on issues such as serial murder). This module will explore some of the ways in which psychological perspectives contribute to the day to day operation of Criminal Justice and our engagements with both perpetrators and victims of crime. It will go on to explore some of the ways in which the relationship between crime and psychology may (or may not) live up to expectations influenced by popular representations of psychology and crime.
Identify and assess the ways in which psychosocial perspectives may contribute to the operation of Criminal Justice and to our understanding of the causes of crime and its impacts will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2
Recognise and account for the differences between the actual relationships between crime and psychology and the relationships that feature in popular/public conceptions of crime and psychology will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2
Make use of research evidence, other data and some basic psychosocial criminological theories in developing arguments and making judgements about criminological issues will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2, 3
Present written work in criminology in an appropriate scholarly style will be achieved by assessments: 1,2, 3
10 hours of tutorials
129 hours of private study and preparation.
Students will be given a 'take home test', which will feature a range of problems, short answer questions and related activities that will require students to demonstrate breadth of engagement with the topics covered on the module.
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