Drugs and Crime

Cod y Modiwl
LC38220
Teitl y Modiwl
Drugs and Crime
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2026/2027
Semester
Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr Megan Talbot
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Rhagofynion
CT10120 neu CT10420 neu CT20120 neu LC10120 neu LC10420 neu LC20120
Anghymharus (Unrhyw Flwyddyn Acad)
LC28220
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Group Work Written Assessment: 2000 Words 50%
Arholiad Semester Exam (unseen): 2 Awr 50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Essay: 2000 Words 50%
Arholiad Ailsefyll Exam (unseen): 2 Awr 50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. Understand and apply detailed knowledge of legislation, legal instruments, case law, sentencing policies related to the prosecution of drug related crime/trafficking.
  2. Understand and analyse critically the individual and societal impact of drug use, supply and trafficking.
  3. Analyze, assess, and evaluate critically relevant data and research materials, and where appropriate use the information to develop and predict policy implementations and outcomes.
  4. Engage in detailed discussion and present reasoned and evidence based argument.

Disgrifiad cryno

The relationship between drugs and crime is broad and multi-faceted and is a constant and ever present social problem that impacts all levels of society. This module will consider in some depth the many aspects of the topic that exemplify this problem.

Cynnwys

Consideration will be given to, but not limited to: drug trafficking nationally and internationally, political and social construction of “the drug problem” the ‘War on Drugs’, drug abuse and crime, drug related legislation and sentencing policies and consequences, evidence based approaches to drug use policy, prevention and treatment, topical issues (e.g. opioid crisis).

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu Seminar discussions will develop individual and group presentation and oral argument. The group assessment will involve understanding multiple perspectives on the issue, advocating for one, and synthesis of multiple ideas.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa Recommended topic for any considering working in the legal/criminal justice/criminology field.
Datrys Problemau Seminar discussion/preparation and debate. Analysis and evaluation of policies.
Gwaith Tim Group activities and discussion in seminars, working with a team as a part of the group assessment exercise.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun Seminar preparation and exam will develop different aspects of academic research, from understanding and referencing sources through the dissemination of ideas to others orally, and in developing written communication skills. Students will be particularly encouraged to focus on critical evaluation of argument and evidence and developing their critical thinking skills.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol Reading, understanding and evaluating legal and social science materials particular to the fields of law/criminal justice/criminology.
Sgiliau ymchwil Research and preparation for seminars and exam.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth Library and online research skills are fundamental to preparation for seminars and assessed work.

Nodau

Mae'r modiwl hwn yn cydymffurfio a FfCChC Lefel 6