CM2S048 - Applied Criminological Inquiry 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: CM2S048
Module Title: Applied Criminological Inquiry
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Policing and Criminology
Faculty Sub Group: Criminology
Module Leader: Sophie Chambers, Jenny Maher
Module Team: Daniel Welch, Helen Martin
First Intended Intake: SEP 2022 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes:
HECOS Code Weighting:

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2022
Valid To 31 Aug 2028

Module Aims

1. To consider principles and techniques of social science data analysis, using relevant software 
2. To understand how to analyse and present quantitative and/or qualitative data in an appropriate format for external stakeholders 

Content Summary

On this module, students will learn to prepare, analyse, interpret, and present quantitative and qualitative data. Students will choose the appropriate tools for analysing the data collected in the level 4 module, considering what has been collected and the needs of the industry partner, before analysing their data and presenting their findings to the industry partner in the form of an oral presentation. 

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 24
Independent Study 84
Directed Study 68
Practical Classes and Workshops 24
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 To demonstrate knowledge of using social science data analysis tools in context
LO2 To demonstrate understanding of how to present research findings for external stakeholders

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Portfolio 1 An individual portfolio of 4 tasks completed during the module: 1 quantitative analysis task (30%) 1 qualitative analysis task (30%) 1 poster of research findings for external stakeholders (20%) 1 x 500 word research proposal (20%) 0 N/A 100 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Portfolio 1 ✔ ✔

Reading List

Bazeley, P. (2007) Qualitative Data Analysis with N-VIVO. London: Sage. 

Bryman, A. et al (2021) Bryman’s social research methods Oxford: Oxford university press 

Caulfied, L. and Hill, . (2018) Criminological Research for Beginners: A Student’s Guide. Abingdon: Routledge 

Davies, P., Francis, P. and Jupp, V. (2018) Doing Criminological Research London: Sage Finch, E., and Fafinski, S. (2012) Criminology Skills. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 

Galvan, J., and Galvan, M., (2017) Writing Literature Reviews: A guide for students of the social and behavioural sciences London: Routledge 

Linneman, T. J. (2011) Social Statistics: the Basics and Beyond. Abingdon: Routledge. 

Noaks, L., Wincup, E. (2004) Criminological Research: Understanding Qualitative Methods. London: Sage. 

Thody, A. (2006) Writing and Presenting Research. Sage Study Skills Series. London: Sage. 

Westmarland, L. (2011) Researching Crime and Justice: Tales from the Field. Oxford: Routledge