CM1S021 - From Theory to Impact: Essential Research in Criminology 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: CM1S021
Module Title: From Theory to Impact: Essential Research in Criminology
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Policing and Criminology
Faculty Sub Group: Criminology
Module Leader: Sophie Chambers
Module Team: Daniel Welch, Helen Martin, Donna Lloyd, Jennifer Maher
First Intended Intake: SEP 2024 Final Year of Intake: 2029
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 4
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
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Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2024
Valid To 31 Aug 2030

Module Aims

To prepare students for the academic journey by developing and enhancing their research analysis skills, using relevant software. 

Content Summary

This module introduces students to research in criminology through experiential learning. Using existing datasets, students will choose the appropriate tools for analysis. Students will learn to prepare, analyse, interpret, and present quantitative and qualitative data, using existing datasets.? 

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Practical Classes and Workshops 24
Independent Study 84
Directed Study (including online independent learning) 80
Lecture 12
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Identify quantitative and qualitative data analysis tools
LO2 Demonstrate the ability use social science data analysis tools in context

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Portfolio 1 An independently completed portfolio of 2 data analysis tasks. 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