Understanding Crime: Law, Society and Behaviour

Cod y Modiwl: GS00620
Teitl y Modiwl: Understanding Crime: Law, Society and Behaviour
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2026/2027
Semester: Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Sinead O'Connor
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Essay: Written essay 1500 Words	50%
Arholiad Semester	Seen Exam: 2 Awr Seen Exam	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Essay: Written essay 1500 Words	50%
Arholiad Ailsefyll	Seen Exam: 2 Awr Seen Exam	50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Demonstrate understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of criminology, psychology, and law in explaining and responding to crime.
Explain key principles of the UK legal system and their relevance to criminal behaviour perception and justice processes.
Demonstrate an understanding of how legal perspectives shape our construction of crime, criminality, and victimisation.
Critically explore psychological elements that influence criminality and victimisation.
Attach theoretical perspectives from law, criminology, and psychology to real-world cases/examples/contemporary issues in crime and justice

Disgrifiad cryno

The lectures and seminars will be tailored for Law, Criminology and Psychology students.
The module will introduce students to key concepts and themes that unite the studies of psychology, criminology and law. The module content introduces the interdisciplinary nature of criminology, psychology, and law specifically in explaining and responding to crime. They will apply criminological and psychological theories to real world cases and laws.
Students will be introduced to key principles of the UK legal system and their relevance to criminal behaviour, perception, and justice processes. They will gain an understanding of how legal perspectives shape the social construction of crime, criminality, and victimisation.
The module will critically explore psychological elements that influence criminality and victimisation.
Students will be introduced to theoretical perspectives from law, criminology, and be able to apply psychology to real-world cases/examples/contemporary issues in crime and justice.

Nod

The module aims to support foundation year students taking Law, Psychology or Criminology in transitioning into first year with appropriate subject knowledge and skills.

Cynnwys

Introducing your disciplines: integrating law, psychology and criminology
Historical approaches to crime and deviance
Explanations of offending: nature vs nurture
Socially constructed crime and criminals
Victimology and theories of victimization
Police Powers, Justice, and Punishment
Inequality and access to justice: part one- gender and race
Inequality and access to justice: part two- mental health
Moral panic and media perceptions
Rehabilitation and reintegration

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cydlynu ag erail	Students will develop an understanding of group dynamics, contribute to the setting of group goals, contribute effectively to the planning of group activities and play an active part in group activities
Cyfathrebu proffesiynol	Students will develop a range of communication skills, including: reading in different contexts and for different purposes; writing for different purposes and audiences; speaking different contexts and for different purposes (including presentation and discussion).
Datrys Problemau Creadigol	Students will identify factors and issues relating to the chosen topic and how these might influence and be influenced by society and community.
Gallu digidol	Students will use a range of software packages, online research tools, and develop presentation skills involving information and data
Meddwl beirniadol a dadansoddol	Students will research and summarise academic and non-academic sources for use in coursework as well as in seminar sessions.
Myfyrdod	Students will show awareness of their personal preferences and needs, and barriers to learning.

Nodau

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