CM4S100 - Criminological Theories 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | CM4S100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Criminological Theories | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Policing and Criminology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Post Compulsory Education | ||
| Module Leader: | Ian McKim | ||
| Module Team: | Helen Martin, Daniel Welch | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2019 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100484 - criminology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
To develop deep knowledge of key criminological theoretical models, and to critically analyse the disciplinary, social and political contexts within which they have been developed in the Global North.
To critically analyse the relationships between criminological theory, empirical criminological knowledge, and criminal justice policy.
Content Summary
Criminological theory addresses one of criminology’s fundamental questions: why do some individuals get involved in crime and deviance? In attempting to answer this complex question, criminological theorists have produced different theories developed in different disciplinary, social and political contexts in the Global North. Thus, this module will focus on the following topics: the foundations of modern criminological thought – the Classical and the Positivist Schools; strain, sub-cultural, social control, labelling and Marxist theories and the social, political and cultural contexts in which they developed; rational choice and routine activities perspectives; republican criminology; developmental and integrated theories; the ‘real-world’ application of criminological theory and its impact on modern criminal justice and public policy.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 28 |
| Work based learning | 155 |
| Directed Study | 15 |
| Active/Simulation Based | 2 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To analyse and critically evaluate the contexts, consequences, and relationships between key criminological theoretical models. |
| LO2 | To understand and critically evaluate the relationship between criminological theory, empirical criminological research and the development of criminal justice policy and practice. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | An extended essay focused on a critical analysis of a selected theory of crime, and its practical implication to criminal justice policy. The theoretical and practical dimensions of the essay will fulfil learning outcomes 1 and 2. | 0 | 3500 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |