Module SXY-1013:
Introduction to Criminology an
Introduction to Criminology and Crime Prevention 2023-24
SXY-1013
2023-24
School Of History, Law And Social Sciences
Module - Semester 2
20 credits
Module Organiser:
Tim Holmes
Overview
This module begins by focusing on several theoretical approaches in the contemporary study of crime and victimisation. The theories examined will be relevant to crime prevention strategies and operational policing and include environmental and life-course theories. Wider sociological theories will also be introduced and their value for operational policing and the assessment of various policing models explained.
Introduction to criminology and sociology Introduction to concepts of crime, victimisation and harm Criminal careers and desistance Rational choice theory and situational crime prevention Victimology – risk and vulnerability Victim/Offender overlap and restorative justice Crime prevention – theories and strategies Models of policing and procedural justice
Learning Outcomes
- Examine a range of key concepts and theoretical approaches in criminology
- Examine a range of key concepts and theoretical approaches in victimology
- Examine environmental and life-course theories of offending
- Examine the relationship between criminological theories, crime prevention theories, and crime prevention strategies
- Examine the relationship between criminological theories, operational policing, and the community
- Examine the strengths and weaknesses of different policing models in relation to crime/victimisation and the public
Assessment type
Summative
Weighting
40%
Assessment type
Summative
Weighting
60%