1. CRI2001 – Crime and Justice


    Field: CRIMINOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Jessica James

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 5

    Timetable Slot: Semester 1

    Pre-requisites: CRI1002

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STDFF - Crime And Justice (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 50% STD - Crime And Justice, Coursework: 50% Exam: 50% STDFF - Crime And Justice (4 Year Programme), Exam: 50%

    Designated for: Designated for: BA Criminology;

    Description: This module is designed to develop an understanding of the criminal justice system in England and Wales. Perceived breaches of criminal law evoke responses from multiple agencies which in turn dispute the notion of 'justice'. The emergent gaps between the principles and practices of criminal justice will be explored in-depth.

  1. CRI2003 – Doing Research in Criminology


    Field: CRIMINOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Sallek-Yaks Musa

    Credit Value: 40

    Level: 5

    Timetable Slot: All Year

    Pre-requisites: CRI1004 or PSY1006

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Doing Research In Criminology, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Doing Research In Criminology (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%

    Designated for:

    Description: This module is designed to meet the practical and academic requirements of students approaching independent research, while embedded within the Criminal Justice family. Doing Research in Criminology provides students with a thorough grounding in those ideas and skills which have direct bearing on the pursuit of their independent learning.

  1. CRI2004 – Research Methods for Criminology


    Field: CRIMINOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Stephen Hallam

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 5

    Timetable Slot: Semester 1

    Pre-requisites: CRI1011

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Research Methods For Criminology, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Research Methods For Criminology (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%

    Designated for:

    Description: The purpose of this module is to enable understanding of theoretical underpinnings of research methods and the application to practice. Students will consider, the various methods employed in criminological research as well as appreciating the procedures, strengths, weaknesses and applicability of different methods associated with different kinds of research.

  1. CRI2009 – Advanced Criminological Theory


    Field: CRIMINOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Manos Daskalou

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 5

    Timetable Slot: Semester 2

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Advanced Criminological Theory, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Advanced Criminological Theory (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%

    Designated for: Designated for: BA Criminology;

    Description: The purpose of this module is to build upon theoretical explanations on crime and further develop understanding in contemporary criminological discourses.

  1. CRI2010 – Criminology, Ethics and Professional Practice


    Field: CRIMINOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Stephen Hallam

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 5

    Timetable Slot: Semester 2

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STDFF - Criminology, Ethics And Professional Practice (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Criminology, Ethics And Professional Practice, Coursework: 100%

    Designated for: Designated for: BA Criminology;

    Description: To provide students with knowledge regarding different theoretical perspectives of ethics relating to professional practice. Students will gain the ability to position themselves in relation to social and professional contexts and to rationalise decision making from ethical standpoints whilst also understanding the consequences of theirs and others? actions.

  1. CRI2011 – International Policing


    Field: CRIMINOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Paul Famosaya

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 5

    Timetable Slot: Semester 1

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - International Policing, Coursework: 100% STDFF - International Policing (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%

    Designated for: Designated for: BA Criminology; BA Criminology (4 Year Programme); BA Law With Criminology; BA Law With Criminology (Integrated Foundation Year);

    Description: The purpose of this module is to enable students gain an in-depth knowledge of the roles, functions and practices of the police in societies. From Europe to Africa and from Asia to America, this module will adopt a comparative approach to appreciate and appraise police operations, cases and models from other jurisdictions at the international level, while critiquing what works and ways forward.

  1. CRI2012 – Outsiders: Journeys in Deviance


    Field: CRIMINOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Haley Read

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 5

    Timetable Slot: Semester 2

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STDFF - Outsiders: Journeys In Deviance (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Outsiders: Journeys In Deviance, Coursework: 100%

    Designated for: Designated for: BA Criminology; BA Criminology (4 Year Programme);

    Description: This module offers an interdisciplinary perspective on theories of labeling with an emphasis on sociological, political and criminological perspectives. There is reference to 'deviant' subcultures and marginalised groups, and this module aims to explore the way these groups perceive themselves, and are perceived by others away from conventional stereotypes.

  1. CRI2013 – Criminologists in Society


    Field: CRIMINOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Jessica James

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 5

    Timetable Slot: Semester 2

    Pre-requisites: CRI1011

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Criminologists In Society, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Criminologists In Society (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%

    Designated for: Designated for: BA Criminology; BA Criminology (4 Year Programme);

    Description: The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the practical requirements of independent empirical research, networking and building professional connections within the Criminal Justice family. Criminologists in Society will provide students with a detailed understanding of organising and planning for emipircal research and putting research method ideas and skills into practice to advance their independent learning.

  1. CRI2014 – Advanced Criminological Methodologies


    Field: CRIMINOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Sallek-Yaks Musa

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 5

    Timetable Slot: Semester 1

    Pre-requisites: CRI1011

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Advanced Criminological Methodologies, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Advanced Criminological Methodologies (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%

    Designated for: Designated for: BA Criminology;

    Description: The purpose of this module is to enable understanding of the theoretical and practical underpinnings relating to research and its application to practice. Students will consider various philosophical and methodological approaches underpinning criminological research as well as key features of planning, organising and a beginning research project.