Curricular information is subject to change.
On completion of this module students will be able to:
1.exhibit a detailed knowledge of key criminological theories
2.critically evaluate various explanations for criminal behaviour
3.show awareness of the context and evolution over time of key theories of crime
4.understand the criminal justice applications of each theory
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Autonomous Student Learning | 105 |
| Lectures | 24 |
| Total | 129 |
Not applicable to this module.
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment: Assignment - 1500 words | Week 8 | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
No |
| Examination: 2 hour end of trimester exam | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 70 |
No |
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
This module is assessed by means of an assignment and an exam. Exam and assignment feedback will be provided in the form of written group feedback through Brightspace. Feedback will be provided within 20 working days of the submission date. Students may also request a meeting with the module coordinator to obtain individual feedback on their assessments.