LAW30530 Criminological Theory

Academic Year 2020/2021

This module explores key theories of crime, including biological, psychological and sociological explanations of criminal behaviour. It examines both classic and recent criminological theories, investigating their origins, principal ideas and practical implications.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students will be able to:
1.exhibit a detailed knowledge of key criminological theories
2.critically evaluate various explanations for criminal behaviour
3.show awareness of the background and development of theoretical perspectives on crime
4.understand the criminal justice applications of each theory
4.apply these theories in an Irish context

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Autonomous Student Learning

105
Total

129
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Approaches include lectures, active learning tasks and critical writing. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: Assignment - 1600 words Week 8 n/a Graded No

40
Essay: End of term essay - 2,400 words Week 12 n/a Graded No

60

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

This module is assessed by means of an essay and an assignment. Essay and assignment feedback will be provided in the form of written group feedback through Brightspace. Feedback will be provided within 20 working days of the submission date. Students may also request a meeting with the module coordinator to obtain individual feedback on their assessments.