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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Crime, Criminology And The Justice System | |||
| Reference | SS4052 | Version | 4 |
| Created | February 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | August 2010 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | February 2022 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with knowledge and understanding of the Criminal Justice System and the roles and responsibilities of its stakeholders. To critically analyse and evaluate theories relating to crime, sentencing, risk, rehabilitation, restriction, reparation and reintegration and Desistance. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically assess the structures and functions of stakeholders within the Criminal Justice System. |
| 2 | Review the contemporary knowledge relevant to crime prevention, community safety and risk management. |
| 3 | Evaluate contemporary themes relevant to criminology and desistance. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| To develop an appreciation of issues relating to inequalities and structural oppression in the Justice System. Relevant reference to Legislation and Policy. Exploration of specific criminal activities such as White Collar Crime, Sex Offending, Organised Crime, Cybercrime, Women Offenders. Discussion of transnational crime prevention strategies, social justice and community safety initiatives drawing on theoretical perspectives. Critical understanding of risk and risk management strategies. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| This is a mainly lecture based module with supporting seminars/workshops and student-centred learning. The on-campus activities will be supplemented and supported with online activities where appropriate. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 30 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 120 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Component one is assessed by written coursework | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| There is one coursework which contributes 100% to the module total. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs an A in C1. |
| B | The student needs a B in C1. |
| C | The student needs a C in C1. |
| D | The student needs a D in C1. |
| E | The student needs an E in C1. |
| F | The student needs an F in C1. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to SCQF 10 entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | CARRINGTON, K., et al., Eds. 2012. Crime, Justice and Social Democracy. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. |
| 2 | JOYCE, P., 2013. Criminal Justice: An Introduction. Routledge, London. |
| 3 | CROALL, H., MOONEY, G., and MUNRO, M., 2016. Criminal Justice in Scotland. Oxon: Willan Publishing. |
| 4 | KNEPPER, P., 2007. Criminology and Social Policy. London: Sage. |
| 5 | MCNEIL, F., RAYNOR, P., and TROTTER, C., Eds. 2010. Offender Supervision: New Directions in Theory, Research and Practice. Abingdon: Willan. |
| 6 | LIEBLING, A., SHADD, M, and MCARA. L. 2017. The Oxford Handbook of Criminology. 6th ed. Oxford University Press. |