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LAW40640

Academic Year 2022/2023

Advanced Criminological Theory (LAW40640)

Subject:
Law
College:
Social Sciences & Law
School:
Law
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Assoc Professor Deirdre Healy
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module explores key theories of crime, including biological, psychological and sociological explanations of criminal behaviour. Students are encouraged to critically examine both classic and recent criminological theories, including their origins, principal ideas, strengths and limitations, and practical applications.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students will be able to:
1. demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the main tenets of key criminological theories
2. critically reflect on the strengths and limitations of each perspective
3. critically evaluate competing perspectives on criminal behaviour
4. exhibit knowledge of the history and origins of theoretical perspectives on crime
5. assess the criminal justice applications of the theories

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

230

Lectures

24

Total

254


Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Approaches include seminars, active/task-based learning, group work, critical writing and reflective learning.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment: Field study and written report - 2,000 words Week 10 n/a Graded No
40
No
Continuous Assessment: Reflective Learning Journal Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No
20
No
Essay: Essay - 2,000 words Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No
40
No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

This module is assessed by means of an essay, assignment and reflective journal. Feedback will be provided in the form of written group feedback through Brightspace within 20 working days of the submission date. Students may request a meeting with the module coordinator to obtain individual feedback on their assessments.