Sociology of Crime & Deviance - SOC00005C
- Department: Sociology
- Credit value: 10 credits
- Credit level: C
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Autumn Term 2022-23 |
| B | Spring Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
- to introduce various key criminological theories and how they have emerged and built upon previous ideas; to provide an overview of a number of controversies within contemporary criminology;
- to critically consider the contribution and impact of criminological theory to society and to engage students in using and improving their skills in problem solving, self-management, team working, creativity and innovation and IT skills.
Module learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- discuss the historical development of the social theories that underpin the discipline of criminology;
- understand and critique key criminological theories; express and tailor ideas and arguments coherently to an audience through presentations, group discussion and written work;
- self-manage and plan their time, work autonomously, and take the initiative in order to succeed;
- work as a team and co-operate with others on shared tasks, recognise and take on appropriate team roles, and lead and follow effectively;
- problem solve and demonstrate a capacity for analysis and synthesis, apply knowledge, and retrieve, analyse and evaluate information from and for different sources and create, innovate and generate ideas, and identify and take opportunities.
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Visiting Student Assessment | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Visiting Student Assessment | 100 |
Module feedback
Written Feedback
Indicative reading
Module set text
- Newburn, T. (2013), Criminology, (2nd ed.) Cullompton: Willan.
We also recommend the following:
- Downes, D. and Rock, P. (2007) Understanding Deviance, (5th ed.) Oxford: Oxford University Press.
- Lilly, J.R., Cullen, F.T., and Ball, R.A. (2011) Criminological Theory, (4th ed.) London: Sage.
- Maguire, M. Morgan, R. and Reiner, R. (eds.) (2007) Oxford Handbook of Criminology, (4th ed.) Oxford: Oxford University Press.
- Tierney, J. (2006) Criminology, Hemel Hempstead: Prentice Hall/Harvester Wheatsheaf.
- Williams, K.S. (2008) Textbook in Criminology, (6th ed.) Oxford: Oxford University Press.